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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 8233 p4p, 535 weight class) and Will Thomas (ranked 25324 p4p, 587 weight class). Fossmo comes into the arena with Helge Fossmo predikar blaring out of the sound system. Helge Fossmo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!
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286 lbs
32 - 14 - 0 |
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212 lbs
2 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helge Fossmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Fossmo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Fossmo gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the ropes.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Fossmo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Will Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves to clinch but Fossmo breaks away
and Fossmo counters with a body kick that stops Thomas in his tracks momentarily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fossmo as he avoids it easily.
As Thomas backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fossmo swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Fossmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fossmo checks a low kick from Thomas.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fossmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fossmo gets the takedown into side control.
Fossmo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fossmo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Fossmo happy to just control the position for now.
Fossmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fossmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fossmo cracks Thomas with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape but Fossmo has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Thomas taps out and Fossmo picks up the big win! Great work there by Fossmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
Helge Fossmo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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