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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatchawan has chosen Animal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stig Helmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Chikatchawan misses.
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
As Chikatchawan tries to get set, Helmer tries to push him back and clinch up but Chikatchawan manages to avoid the attempt.
Helmer moves away from the strike by Chikatchawan.
Helmer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chikatchawan sprawls and moves away.
Chikatchawan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Helmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chikatchawan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helmer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chikatchawan tries to get to full guard but Helmer has control of the leg.
Chikatchawan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chikatchawan is just riding it out for now. Helmer eventually gives up the hold.
Helmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chikatchawan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helmer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helmer is looking for a kimura but Chikatchawan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helmer to get the leverage.
Chikatchawan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Helmer thows a huge punch but Chikatchawan dodges it nicely.
Helmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chikatchawan is defending against the submission attempts here by Helmer.
Chikatchawan is looking to improve his position.
Helmer seems to be working for a kimura but Chikatchawan defends the submission attempt.
Helmer wants to work for an arm triangle but Chikatchawan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Helmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Helmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chikatchawan is just riding it out for now. Helmer eventually gives up the hold.
Helmer seems to be working for a kimura but Chikatchawan defends the submission attempt.
Chikatchawan is pressing down on Helmer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helmer stopping the sweep attempt from Chikatchawan.
Helmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chikatchawan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Chikatchawan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer passes Chikatchawan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chikatchawan tries to roll over but Helmer keeps him under control.
Helmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chikatchawan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chikatchawan is defending against the submission attempts here by Helmer.
Helmer is looking to advance position but Chikatchawan won't allow it.
Chikatchawan trying to hold on to Helmer's head to control him but Helmer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chikatchawan wants to improve his position but Helmer is controlling well.
Helmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chikatchawan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chikatchawan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helmer.
Chikatchawan wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chikatchawan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helmer.
Helmer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Helmer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Helmer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helmer tries to clinch there but Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Helmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chikatchawan can do to turn this around?
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but Helmer checks it.
Helmer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helmer has a takedown stuffed.
Helmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chikatchawan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan throws an overhand right that lands on Helmer's shoulder, as Helmer tries to avoid the shot.
Helmer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chikatchawan sprawls and moves away.
Helmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Helmer slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan throws out a loose jab but Helmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan motions for Helmer to come forward. Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helmer wants to clinch
and Chikatchawan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Helmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chikatchawan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helmer manages to get himself to full guard.
Chikatchawan stays in close to Helmer's body and controls the position.
Helmer can't keep his opponent in guard - Chikatchawan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan is continuing to stall.
Helmer moves into full guard.
Chikatchawan wants to control from the top but Helmer keeps moving.
Helmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chikatchawan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Helmer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chikatchawan uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan happy to just control the position for now.
Chikatchawan trying to control the position but Helmer is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Helmer sneaks back into half guard.
Helmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chikatchawan pulls his head out easily.
Helmer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Helmer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helmer actively working from the bottom here.
Chikatchawan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helmer is looking for a sweep. Chikatchawan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chikatchawan controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmer punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helmer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helmer shoots in but Chikatchawan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chikatchawan drops Helmer with a big left hand! Helmer is injured, injured bad! Chikatchawan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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