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Event:
Empire: XV
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Helpmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Armis. Armis gets slowly back to his feet.
Helpmann is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis shoots and misses
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.
Helpmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Armis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Helpmann stuns Armis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Armis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Armis is putting a hurting on Helpmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Armis throws a strike aimed at the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann avoids it well.
Helpmann struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Armis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Helpmann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helpmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armis on the ground.
Helpmann wants to control but Armis postures up.#T2#
Helpmann is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helpmann is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Armis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpmann keeps working.
Helpmann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Helpmann taking a bit of punishment here - Armis scoring with strikes.
Armis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armis lands some shots froms side control.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpmann keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helpmann takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Armis is putting a hurting on Helpmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Helpmann struggling a bit here.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpmann keeps working. #T3#
Helpmann wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Armis working the ground and pound from side control.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpmann keeps working.
Helpmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Armis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Helpmann tries to improve position but can't.
Armis lands an elbow.
Armis grinds an elbow into Helpmann's temple.
Helpmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Helpmann wants to control but Armis postures up.
Armis is putting a hurting on Helpmann here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Armis is looking to take a break and control but Helpmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armis landing strikes.
Armis cracks Helpmann with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Helpmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helpmann is not content to let Armis control the position.
Helpmann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Armis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Armis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Armis lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elam Armis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Armis fails with a takedown attempt.
Armis staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armis! But no joy.
Helpmann jabs at Armis's body.
Armis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.#T1#
Helpmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Armis. Armis gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Helpmann. No joy for Armis on that attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann cracks Armis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armis shoots in looking for a takedown. Helpmann tries to sprawl out of it but Armis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Helpmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Helpmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Armis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Helpmann as he connects with a hook.
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Helpmann enables Armis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Helpmann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Helpmann wants to get back to his feet but Armis passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Armis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armis working Helpmann over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Armis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armis lands with a punch from half guard.
Helpmann trying to control from the bottom.
Armis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Helpmann wants to get back to full guard.
Armis working over Helpmann with some ground and pound. Helpmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Helpmann tries to get to full guard but Armis has control of the leg.
Armis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Armis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Armis working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann lands a jab.
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armis shoots for a double leg takedown but Helpmann sprawls well. He's pushed Armis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Helpmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Armis. Armis gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Armis is just out of range.
Armis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Helpmann cracks Armis with a good jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armis.
Armis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Armis fails with the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Armis looks to clinch
and Armis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armis blocks a jab.
Armis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helpmann defends it well.
Helpmann with a jab.
Armis moves forwards but Helpmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helpmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Helpmann throws a shot from downtown. Armis moves away and avoids it.
Armis unleashes a big counter combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Armis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Helpmann did well to prevent Armis getting side control.
Elam Armis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helpmann is trying to control but can't.
Armis working over Helpmann with some ground and pound. Helpmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armis connects with a nice short shot to Helpmann's temple.
Helpmann is trying to stand back up but Armis is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armis lands a nice short elbow.
Armis trying to control the action but Helpmann is working from the bottom.
Helpmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Armis winds up and cracks Helpmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Helpmann trying to control from the bottom.
Helpmann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helpmann is trying to stand.
Armis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armis lands strikes from half guard.
Helpmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Armis working over Helpmann with some ground and pound. Helpmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Helpmann is trying to maintain the position but Armis is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Armis there. #ROC2#Helpmann is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armis lands a big elbow - Helpmann is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Armis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elam Armis!
An out of breath Elam Armis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Robert Helpmann had this to say: 'Here children lollipops, ice cream all free todayyyy'. |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Grand Finale
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
And Mazda tries to counter it with a takedown but Helpmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahura Mazda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazda manages to avoid it.
Helpmann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Helpmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helpmann checks a low kick from Mazda.
Nice defenses there by Helpmann.
Helpmann is looking to counter punch.
Mazda motions for Helpmann to come forward. Mazda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazda misses with a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazda thinking.
Mazda throws a jab when Helpmann was well out of range.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazda throws a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Mazda throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Mazda tenderised Helpmann's leg. Helpmann is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Mazda clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mazda tries to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazda thinking.
Good work by Helpmann as he checks the leg kick.
Mazda throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazda.
Mazda wants to clinch but Helpmann slips to the side
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazda. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazda ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Mazda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helpmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann throws a hook but Mazda avoids it easily.#T2#
Helpmann misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mazda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mazda tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helpmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazda misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazda tries a low kick but Helpmann avoids it.
Mazda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helpmann scores with a body shot.
Mazda throws a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann lands with a shot to the body.
Mazda misses with a straight right.
Helpmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helpmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Mazda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Mazda's head but Mazda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazda slips a straight right by Helpmann.
A lazy body kick from Mazda
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Helpmann swings for the body but Mazda moves out of range.
Mazda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mazda throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mazda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helpmann checks it well.
Mazda connects with an inside leg kick.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut
and Mazda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helpmann's knee momentarily.#T4#
Mazda scores with a jab.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Mazda's head but Mazda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazda lands a head shot.
Mazda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helpmann.
Mazda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helpmann has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Mazda misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazda throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Mazda throws a series of punches but Helpmann avoids them all with ease.
Mazda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helpmann moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazda.
A low kick lands for Mazda.
A low kick from Mazda misses
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mazda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazda.
Mazda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazda looks to land a left hand but Helpmann moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mazda.
Helpmann walks into a left hand.
Mazda throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Helpmann - just one landing.
Helpmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Mazda acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Mazda is rocked!
Helpmann lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 3
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Helpmann.
Slezina misses with a hook
and Slezina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slezina in his tracks.
Slezina misses with an uppercut.
Helpmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slezina throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Slezina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slezina misses with a hook
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slezina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slezina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slezina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slezina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slezina misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slezina misses with a head kick.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slezina.
Helpmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slezina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Slezina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slezina misses with a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Slezina's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helpmann.
Slezina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helpmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Slezina misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slezina thinking.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slezina has his takedown stuffed
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Slezina throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Helpmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helpmann lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Helpmann connects with a single shot there.
Slezina misses with a hook
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Slezina.
Slezina swings widly with a right hand
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Slezina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slezina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot.
Slezina walks into a left hand.
Helpmann connects with the punch.
Helpmann lands with a right that hurts Slezina. Slezina looks to clinch but Helpmann throws a short knee that drops Slezina. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Robert Helpmann!
Our winner, Robert Helpmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Jul 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Dos Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jorge Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Helpmann as he connects with a hook.
Dos Santos tries to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Helpmann has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Helpmann cracks Dos Santos with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dos Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dos Santos walks into a straight right hand from Helpmann.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Helpmann avoids the damage to the body.
Helpmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Helpmann breaks the clinch.
Helpmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dos Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Dos Santos misses
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Dos Santos throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos thows a leg kick but Helpmann checks it
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos tries to land a leg kick but Helpmann saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a combination
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Santos closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Helpmann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dos Santos! Helpmann lets Dos Santos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Dos Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann scores with a counter punch that sends Dos Santos to the canvas! Helpmann smells blood - he's punishing Dos Santos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dos Santos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BFC 7: Hammer vs. Mendoza
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Helpmann.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russell misses with a takedown
and Russell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
Helpmann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Russell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Russell scores with a one two! Helpmann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Russell staying out of range there.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Russell moved out of range nicely.
Russell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russell.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Russell.
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell walks into a jab.#T2#
Helpmann throws a hook but Russell blocks it.
Helpmann cracks a nice hook into Russell's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann misses with a straight right.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helpmann lands a two punch combo.
Russell misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a three punch combo that has Russell backing up. Russell nods at Helpmann to acknowledge the strikes.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Helpmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Helpmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russell in his tracks.
Russell shoots in but Helpmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Russell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Helpmann lands with a nice body punch.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann lunges at Russell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Russell's hand.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell tries a head kick but it misses.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Russell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helpmann tries to bum rush Russell with a series of wild strikes but Russell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helpmann works Russell's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Russell pushes Helpmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Helpmann just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Russell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helpmann walks away with a smile on his face. Russell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
Helpmann lands the left hand.
Russell tries to clinch up but Helpmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Russell walks into a stiff left hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a big shot that misses.
Helpmann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Russell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Helpmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Helpmann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Russell eats them both and turns towards Helpmann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Russell is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
Helpmann missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russell wants to counter with a clinch but Helpmann pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russell is defended easily by Helpmann.
Helpmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Helpmann swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell wants to clinch up but Helpmann keeps it at a distance.
Helpmann cracks a nice hook into Russell's ribs.
Russell wants to clinch.#T1#
Russell tries to clinch but Helpmann is having none of it.
Helpmann throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Russell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Helpmann pinned against the cage. Helpmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Russell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Russell avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helpmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Russell moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Helpmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Russell's ribs.
Helpmann with a jab.
Helpmann missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Russell gets a clinch. #BC#
Helpmann breaks from the clinch.
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!
Russell with a jab.
Helpmann jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Helpmann tries to keep at a distance but Russell has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Russell has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russell is defended easily by Helpmann.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Russell.#T3#
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helpmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Helpmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helpmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell slips under a jab from Helpmann.
Russell feints the counter takedown.
Helpmann looks to land a combination. Russell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Russell blocks a jab.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russell moves away.
Helpmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helpmann wants it to stay on the feet.
Helpmann throws a big shot that misses.
Russell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Helpmann is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Russell.#T4#
Helpmann throws out a powerful jab.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Russell looks for a takedown but Helpmann sprawls well.
Russell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helpmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helpmann scores with a hook.#CL2#
Russell moves into the clinch.
Helpmann has Russell pressed against the cage.
Helpmann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Helpmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
That's time! Helpmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Russell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann lands with a straight right. Russell didn't see that one coming.
Terry Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Russell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Helpmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russell somewhat.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann looks to land a combination. Russell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Helpmann connects with a single shot there.
Helpmann misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Helpmann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Helpmann pushes him off.
Helpmann throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Helpmann.
Russell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Russell.
Russell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helpmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Russell has his takedown stuffed
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Russell closes the distance and clinches up with Helpmann, looking for a takedown. Russell pushes Helpmann against the cage but Helpmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russell throws a head kick but Helpmann moves out of range.
Russell misses with a combination
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A punch combination from Helpmann misses.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helpmann swivels and escapes.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Russell.
Russell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Helpmann blocks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helpmann throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell tries to clinch but Helpmann is having none of it.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Helpmann pushes him off.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Helpmann lands a really nice looking cross but Russell seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Russell's head but Russell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Helpmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helpmann throwing a counter right hand but Russell manages to avoid it.
Russell moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russell.
Russell dives in for a single leg takedown but Helpmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell throws a head kick that misses.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Helpmann circles away.
Russell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
A combination from Russell does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helpmann throws a nice looking combination but Russell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Helpmann.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helpmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helpmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Helpmann misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell defending well as Helpmann loads up on a big left hand.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Helpmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terry Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helpmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Helpmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RC6 Carver vs Reyes
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Helpmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helpmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Helpmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Hitman.
The Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hitman's hands.
Some wild striking there from Hitman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helpmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitman's head.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helpmann.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
Helpmann with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hitman.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitman stalks Helpmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Helpmann's face. Helpmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman stuns Helpmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitman tries to land a leg kick but Helpmann saw it coming and moves away.
Helpmann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Helpmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Helpmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitman has time to react.
Helpmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
Hitman looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Hitman looks winded!
Hitman throws a head kick but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann stuns Hitman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Helpmann with a nice cross.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Helpmann connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Hitman's head back.
Hitman throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left and a right from Helpmann both land. Nice combination.
Helpmann lands a body shot.
A left lands for Helpmann.
Hitman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Helpmann stuns Hitman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helpmann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hitman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hitman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helpmann connects with a jab.
Hitman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hitman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helpmann scores with a body shot.
Helpmann lands with a nice combination. Hitman backs away looking to recover.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Hitman is rocked!
Hitman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Helpmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hitman is still on wobbly legs! Can Helpmann finish him?
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Hitman's ribs.
Hitman seems to have recovered his senses.
Helpmann thuds his right hand into Hitman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Helpmann lands with a shot to the body.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Hitman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Helpmann.
#CUT#
It looks like The Hitman has been cut.
Helpmann thuds a left hand into Hitman's body.
Helpmann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
Hitman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hitman throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Helpmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helpmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hitman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hitman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hitman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helpmann lands a jab to the nose.
Hitman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Hitman.
Hitman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hitman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Helpmann has got the better of the exchanges.
Hitman missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hitman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Hitman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Helpmann.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Helpmann connects with the punch.
Hitman misses with a straight right.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
#T1#
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Helpmann.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Hitman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hitman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitman has time to react.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Hitman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helpmann connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Helpmann scores with a four punch combination!
Hitman throws a poor cross that misses
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitman.
#T2#
Helpmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hitman moves forwards but Helpmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helpmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitman off the cage and back into range.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helpmann connects with a single shot there.
Helpmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitman drops his hands momentarily and Helpmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Hitman takes one to the chin there.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hitman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
A cross from Helpmann lands.
Helpmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hitman. Hitman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Helpmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Hitman swinging wildly here.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Helpmann as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitman takes one to the side of the head.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.
Helpmann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitman throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Hitman walks into a straight right hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hitman under the eye.
Hitman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helpmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Hitman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Hitman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helpmann connects with a right hand. Hitman shakes it off.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitman walks into a jab.
Hitman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helpmann circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Helpmann jabs Hitman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Helpmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Helpmann - just one landing.
Helpmann jabs Hitman right on the nose. Hitman blinks but takes it well.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitman's head.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick from Hitman.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
A jab from Helpmann does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Hitman misses with a shot to the body
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitman misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hitman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
A lazy left from Helpmann finds it's target.
Hitman throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitman can do to turn this around?
Hitman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Helpmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hitman walks into a left hand.
Helpmann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitman's head backwards.
Hitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helpmann scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Hitman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Hitman.
Helpmann lands with a good body shot.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Helpmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hitman misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Helpmann coming out on top.
Helpmann with a jab.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helpmann jabs at Hitman's body.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Hitman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Helpmann scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitman needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Helpmann connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Hitman walks into a stiff left hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitman.
Helpmann works Hitman's body with a nice hook.
Hitman throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Hitman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helpmann clobbers Hitman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from Helpmann.
Hitman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helpmann lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitman ducks right into an uppercut from Helpmann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hitman takes one on the button.
Hitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helpmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The Hitman was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you everyone for supporting RSC!'.
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