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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Tate Jr (ranked 22436 p4p, 105 weight class) and Helge Fossmo (ranked 7693 p4p, 201 weight class). Fossmo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Helge Fossmo predikar. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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286 lbs
46 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue 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
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helge Fossmo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Tate Jr with that takedown attempt.
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Fossmo, looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes Fossmo against the cage but Fossmo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fossmo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Fossmo tries to sprawl out of it but Tate Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fossmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fossmo leaves Tate Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr wants to clinch but Fossmo slips to the side
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but Fossmo shows good takedown defense.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tate Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tate Jr is defended easily by Fossmo.
Fossmo throws a fast counter high kick but Tate Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Tate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tate Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fossmo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fossmo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tate Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily.
Tate Jr gets caught napping as Fossmo dives in and scores a takedown. Tate Jr manages to retain guard.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fossmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fossmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Fossmo landing with the ground and pound.
Tate Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fossmo postures up in Tate Jr's guard and throws a big left but Tate Jr blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr controls Fossmo momentarily but Fossmo frees himself.
Tate Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fossmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fossmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tate Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fossmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tate Jr's head.
Fossmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tate Jr controls Fossmo momentarily but Fossmo frees himself.
Tate Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tate Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo cracks Tate Jr with a solid left hand.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Fossmo looking to pass the guard.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fossmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Tate Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Fossmo blocks with his arms.
Tate Jr jumps guard but Fossmo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fossmo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by Tate Jr.
It seemed like Fossmo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate Jr lands with a right to the head.
Tate Jr manages to pull guard.
Fossmo looking to sit in guard and control but Tate Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Tate Jr from controlling successfully.
Fossmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tate Jr's guard.
Helge Fossmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fossmo postures up in Tate Jr's guard and throws a big left but Tate Jr blocks it.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
Fossmo cracks Tate Jr with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr is looking to stand up but Fossmo isn't so interested in that idea.
Fossmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fossmo is one step ahead there.
Fossmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Fossmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fossmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate Jr is retaining full guard.
Tate Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Fossmo is proving a slippery customer.
Fossmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tate Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fossmo has managed to get both his arms back between Tate Jr's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fossmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tate Jr wants to control but Fossmo passes easily into half guard.
Tate Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Fossmo sits in half guard.
Tate Jr is trying to stand up here but Fossmo is controlling him well.
Fossmo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fossmo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fossmo.
Fossmo is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo lands strikes from half guard.
Fossmo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tate Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fossmo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tate Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate Jr is pressing down on Fossmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tate Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fossmo is controlling him.
Fossmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Curtis Tate Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Tate Jr is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
A head kick by Tate Jr misses
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate Jr. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
Fossmo moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tate Jr.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate Jr wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tate Jr misses with a head kick.
Tate Jr wants to clinch.
Fossmo dives in and scores a takedown into Tate Jr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fossmo with a nice head shot there.
Fossmo wants to pass the guard but Tate Jr is keeping the position.
Fossmo trying to control but Tate Jr is working from the bottom.
Fossmo prevents Tate Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tate Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fossmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tate Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Tate Jr 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 lands a couple of digs.
Fossmo stands up over Tate Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fossmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Fossmo with a nice head shot there.
Fossmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fossmo trying to control but Tate Jr is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tate Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Fossmo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tate Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tate Jr has Fossmo pulled in close to control his posture.
Tate Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fossmo's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fossmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tate Jr stands up from Fossmo's guard - Tate Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helge Fossmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fossmo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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FIGHT
RATING
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