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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 7757 p4p, 190 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 5896 p4p, 170 weight class). Fossmo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Helge Fossmo predikar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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286 lbs
40 - 21 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 21 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fossmo as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fossmo but Fossmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fossmo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fossmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Fossmo persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Fossmo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
Some wild striking there from Escobar .
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
Fossmo half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fossmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar .
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fossmo to the ground. Escobar is now in Fossmo's guard.
Fossmo kicks Escobar off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Escobar looks winded!
Fossmo wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Fossmo defends it.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fossmo keeps working.
Fossmo is pressing down on Escobar 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fossmo controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fossmo looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fossmo's guard.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Fossmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Fossmo moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Fossmo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Fossmo sprawls well.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Fossmo shows good takedown defense.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fossmo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Fossmo's guard.
Fossmo wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar . Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fossmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar blocks it.
Fossmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Escobar tries to sprawl out of it but Fossmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escobar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fossmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar 's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar closes the distance but Fossmo moves to the side
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fossmo manages to get back to half guard.
Fossmo trying to hold on to Escobar 's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Fossmo looking for submissions off his back.
Helge Fossmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo has his foot on Escobar 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Fossmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fossmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar stops Fossmo from standing up.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Fossmo working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fossmo is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fossmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fossmo wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar trying to control the action but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Fossmo tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helge Fossmo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Fossmo misses the target.
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Fossmo sprawls well.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fossmo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Escobar ends up having to push Fossmo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a left to the body.
Escobar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fossmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Escobar did well to prevent Fossmo getting side control.
Fossmo is trying to control. Escobar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fossmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fossmo is working away from the top position though.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Fossmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Fossmo there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo trying to control from half guard but Escobar is working away.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fossmo is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Fossmo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Fossmo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Escobar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Fossmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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