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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Borgia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Borgia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
Helenius tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Helenius is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Borgia has latched onto it... Big trouble! Borgia pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Helenius is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Borgia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesare Borgia!
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Tai Kung lands a big head kick that sends Helenius tumbling to the mat! Tai Kung takes a step backwards and waves Helenius back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Helenius is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rupert Helenius has been cut.
Helenius dodges the punch combination from Tai Kung.
Helenius is still on wobbly legs! Can Tai Kung finish him?
Tai Kung cracks Helenius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Helenius seems to have recovered his senses.
Tai Kung throws a series of punches but Helenius moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helenius throws a hook but Tai Kung blocks it.
A jab lands there for Helenius.
A telegraphed right hand from Tai Kung misses the target.
Tai Kung 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.
Helenius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Helenius.
Helenius has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Helenius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from Helenius.
A little feinted left hand from Tai Kung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tai Kung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Helenius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helenius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helenius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut.
Helenius scores with a hook to the body. Tai Kung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tai Kung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helenius throws a lazy right hand but Tai Kung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helenius misses with an uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a three punch combo that has Helenius backing up. Helenius nods at Tai Kung to acknowledge the strikes.
Tai Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Helenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tai Kung defends it well.
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Helenius misses with a left hand
and Tai Kung counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Helenius.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Helenius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Helenius looks to land a left hand but Tai Kung moved out of range nicely.
Helenius swings widly with a right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helenius scores with a jab.
Helenius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Helenius is predictable there
and Tai Kung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Helenius lands a nice shot that snaps Tai Kung's head back.
A shot to the liver by Tai Kung. Beautiful body shot.
Helenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tai Kung counters with a quick kick to the body but Helenius blocks it.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Helenius lands a nice looking body shot.
Helenius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Tai Kung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tai Kung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tai Kung lands with a shot to the body.
Helenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Helenius.
Tai Kung moves out of range of the strikes.
Tai Kung tries a head kick but it misses.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tai Kung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tai Kung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Helenius shoots in for a double leg but Tai Kung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Tai Kung was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the body from Helenius misses
and Tai Kung counters with a nice uppercut.
Helenius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tai Kung has time to react.#T4#
Tai Kung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helenius on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius moves out of range of the body kick from Tai Kung.
Helenius fails to land with a series of punches.
Tai Kung drops his hands momentarily and Helenius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Helenius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tai Kung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helenius. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius shoots in for a takedown but Tai Kung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manolito Tai Kung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius moves out of range of the body kick.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Helenius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tai Kung looking for a sweep. Not yet Tai Kung, not yet.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Helenius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helenius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tai Kung counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a head kick.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helenius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Helenius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helenius showed some decent athleticism there.
Helenius is looking to pass Tai Kung's guard but actually Tai Kung recovers to full guard.
Helenius pushes down on Tai Kung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Helenius is trying to control. Tai Kung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helenius in particular looking to stall.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Tai Kung is working away.
Helenius might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tai Kung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Helenius is looking to advance position but Tai Kung won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Helenius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Helenius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tai Kung is looking to escape.
Tai Kung wants to control but Helenius is having none of it.
Helenius prevents Tai Kung from getting the reversal.#T3#
Tai Kung tries to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Helenius is looking to work his way around to Tai Kung's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Helenius jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tai Kung is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tai Kung and Helenius has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tai Kung prevents Helenius from improving position. #SUB2#
Helenius goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tai Kung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Helenius's guard! Nice work there by Tai Kung!
Helenius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tai Kung has passed into side control.
Helenius tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Tai Kung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Helenius will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tai Kung tries to move to mount but Helenius blocks the move with his legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Helenius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tai Kung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helenius is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tai Kung perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rupert Helenius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Helenius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tai Kung. Tai Kung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Helenius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tai Kung as he jumps to the side.
Helenius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tai Kung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tai Kung misses the shot to the body.
Tai Kung loads up on a big right hand but Helenius slips the punch.
Tai Kung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helenius throws a jab when Tai Kung was well out of range.
Tai Kung throwing a counter right hand but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Helenius throws a lazy right hand but Tai Kung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius misses the body punch #KD#
and Tai Kung counters with a head kick that drops Helenius to the mat! Helenius scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A head kick misses from Tai Kung.
Helenius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Helenius lands with a cross.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helenius lands an overhand right.
Helenius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manolito Tai Kung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helenius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Tai Kung misses
and Helenius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Helenius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helenius.
Helenius throws a body punch but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.
Helenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Helenius.
Helenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tai Kung in his tracks.
Tai Kung misses with a straight right.
Tai Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helenius.#T2#
Helenius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Helenius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tai Kung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tai Kung throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so Helenius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helenius looking to sit in guard and control but Tai Kung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tai Kung sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helenius is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helenius 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.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Tai Kung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Helenius is controlling him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Helenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tai Kung's guard.
Tai Kung works his way to full guard. Good work.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but Tai Kung defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Helenius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helenius 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rupert Helenius!
A very excited looking Rupert Helenius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 13
Date: Mar 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eron Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saunders tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Helenius moves into the clinch.
Saunders is working for takedown but Helenius is calmly controlling the position for now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.#TD2#
Helenius is trying to trip Saunders. He has hold of a leg but Saunders is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Helenius persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Helenius
Helenius is looking to pass into half guard but Saunders pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saunders is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (2) Helenius
Saunders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saunders looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Helenius has his feet on Saunders's thighs here. He's pushed Saunders off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Saunders screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Helenius has hold of one of Sam's legs. Sam is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Helenius
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helenius stands and throws Sam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (5) Helenius
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam is not content to let Helenius control the position.
Sam is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Helenius is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (0) vs (7) Helenius
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.
Helenius wants to take his opponent's back but Sam doesn't allow it.
Helenius wants to control the pace but Sam is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Sam is looking to improve his position but Helenius isn't that keen on the idea.
Sam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Sam actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura but Sam is defending well.
Sam is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sam actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helenius is keen to just control but Sam is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius prevents Sam from improving his position.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Sam has his hands clasped together around Helenius's back. He's all about the action.
Sam is looking to get back to full guard here but Helenius has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (10) Helenius#T3#
Sam sneaks back into half guard.
Sam tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Sam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sam is pressing down on Helenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sam working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius trying to mount his opponent but Sam defends it.
Helenius is thwarting Sam's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Sam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Sam defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Sam defends the submission attempt.
Sam is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Sam is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Helenius passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (13) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Helenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
Sam is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Sam wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Helenius has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Sam's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Sam is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Helenius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rupert Helenius!
Our winner, Rupert Helenius, 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:
MMAL #2
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.
Kim takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Helenius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Kim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Helenius defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Helenius catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kim tries to clinch up but Helenius circles away and keeps his distance.
Helenius 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.
Kim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Helenius counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Helenius drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kim right on the button. Kim goes down! Helenius follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Helenius gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Somelainen moves into the clinch.
Somelainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Somelainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Somelainen tries a body shot but Helenius blocks it.
Somelainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Somelainen blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Somelainen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Helenius controlling the position well.
Helenius is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Helenius is trying to get back to full guard.
Helenius wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
Somelainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Helenius is looking for a sweep. Somelainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Helenius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Somelainen to the mat! Somelainen manages to get full guard.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Somelainen pulls Helenius in close to his closed guard and prevents Helenius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Somelainen is retaining full guard.
Somelainen controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
Helenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helenius is looking to pass into half guard but Somelainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Somelainen is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Helenius working a defensive guard here.
Somelainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helenius holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helenius can't keep his opponent in guard - Somelainen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helenius is trying to maintain the position but Somelainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Somelainen trying to control from half guard but Helenius is working away.
Somelainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
Helenius feinted with a counter takedown.
Helenius tries to clinch up but Somelainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Helenius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Somelainen is fending him off so far but Helenius persists. Nope, Somelainen circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Somelainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Helenius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Somelainen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Helenius works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Somelainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen controlling the position.#T1#
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somelainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Somelainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius stays in close to Somelainen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Somelainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helenius, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somelainen is trying to force a seperation but Helenius has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Somelainen.
Somelainen is working Helenius over against the cage.#BC2#
Somelainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helenius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Somelainen tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Somelainen darts in and clinches Helenius up against the cage.
Helenius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Somelainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Helenius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Helenius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Somelainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Helenius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Somelainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Somelainen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Helenius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Somelainen has passed into side control.
Sauli Somelainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somelainen trying to control the position but Helenius is working away.
Helenius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Somelainen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Helenius is trying to control Somelainen's posture but Somelainen avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Somelainen is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Helenius rushes Somelainen and presses him up against the cage.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown.
Helenius misses with some punches.
#BC#
Helenius manages to break the clinch.
Helenius avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
Some wild striking there from Somelainen.
Helenius moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Helenius connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Somelainen.
Somelainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Helenius clinches up with Somelainen and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Helenius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helenius moves in looking to clinch but Somelainen pushes him off.
Somelainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that Helenius avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target. #TD2#
Somelainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Helenius on his heels. He'll look to pass Helenius's guard now, I'm sure.
Helenius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Helenius stalling.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Helenius is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Somelainen working a defensive guard but Helenius manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Somelainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Helenius off and has taken his back!
Somelainen doesn't have the hooks in and Helenius manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Somelainen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Helenius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Somelainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Helenius.
Well Somelainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauli Somelainen!
A very excited looking Sauli Somelainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 593
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Somelainen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Somelainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Somelainen wants to take the fight to the mat but Helenius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Somelainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Helenius prevents it.
Somelainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helenius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.#BC2#
Somelainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somelainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somelainen.
Helenius takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Helenius gets a takedown into half guard.
Helenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Somelainen is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Somelainen avoid being mounted?#T1#
Somelainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Helenius controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Somelainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Somelainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helenius under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Helenius gets a clinch.
Somelainen wants a takedown.
Somelainen is working Helenius over against the cage.#BC2#
Somelainen breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sauli Somelainen.
I think Somelainen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:10
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sauli Somelainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius shoots and misses
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helenius closes the distance and clinches up with Somelainen, looking for a takedown. Helenius pushes Somelainen against the cage but Somelainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helenius.
Somelainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen darts in looking for a takedown but Helenius gets double underhooks and turns Somelainen into the cage. #CL#
Somelainen tries to keep at a distance but Helenius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somelainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Helenius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Somelainen tries for a takedown but Helenius manages to get underhooks.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen blocking some punches.
Somelainen has had enough of the clinch but Helenius keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Somelainen has Helenius pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Somelainen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Helenius tumbling to the mat - Somelainen dives into Helenius's guard.
Helenius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Helenius controls Somelainen momentarily but Somelainen frees himself.
Helenius wants to sweep but no luck.
Somelainen is fighting to break Helenius's control of his arms but Helenius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Somelainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helenius is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somelainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Somelainen pulls Helenius in close to his closed guard and prevents Helenius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Somelainen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Somelainen is pulling down on Helenius's head. It's preventing any offense from Helenius, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Somelainen scores with a jab to the head.
Helenius thows a leg kick but Somelainen checks it
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somelainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helenius needs to keep his hands up - Somelainen had a free shot at his head there.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Somelainen tries to clinch up but Helenius circles away and keeps his distance.
Somelainen tries to clinch there but Helenius circles away.
#TD#
Helenius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Somelainen wants to control but Helenius postures up.
Somelainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Helenius is staying tight to Somelainen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Somelainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Helenius.
#TD#
Somelainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Somelainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Helenius stays in close to Somelainen's body and controls the position.
Somelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somelainen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Somelainen has his hands on Helenius's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Somelainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Helenius circles away.
Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helenius.
Somelainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Helenius.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somelainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helenius scores with a nice right hand.
#T2##CL#
Helenius has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Somelainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somelainen, as that shot connected.
Helenius stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Somelainen moves into range and clinches up with Helenius.
Somelainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Helenius has double underhooks.
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helenius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helenius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Somelainen stops a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helenius stuffs the takedown.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.#CL#
Helenius darts in and clinches Somelainen up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Somelainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somelainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Helenius off the cage and back into range.
Helenius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helenius sizes up Somelainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Helenius moves into the clinch.
Somelainen has Helenius pressed against the cage, preventing Helenius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Somelainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somelainen.
Somelainen is looking to clinch but Helenius is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Somelainen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Helenius's guard.
Helenius has Somelainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Helenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Helenius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helenius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Helenius is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Helenius. Helenius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Somelainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Helenius drives through and clinches with Somelainen against the cage.
Somelainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helenius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somelainen's elbow.
Helenius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Somelainen prevents it.
#BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Helenius gets a takedown into half guard.
Somelainen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helenius performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Helenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helenius trying to mount his opponent but Somelainen defends it.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Somelainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back!
Somelainen not allowing Helenius to control his hands.
Somelainen keeps control of the position as Helenius tries to break free.
Helenius wants to control his opponent's hands but Somelainen gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Helenius is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Somelainen gets his way!
#T3#
Helenius is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Somelainen looking for the RNC.
Helenius is really stuck here.
Helenius is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Somelainen connects with a big shot to the side of Helenius's head.
Helenius is trying to break free.
Helenius is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Somelainen thows a strike but Helenius uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Helenius as he ends up in Somelainen 's guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Somelainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Helenius.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helenius, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Helenius!
A relieved looking Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 73
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamenev gets underhooks to prevent Helenius's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Kamenev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Helenius regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Helenius wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working. #T1#
Kamenev prevents Helenius from improving his position.
Helenius is looking to control Kamenev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helenius avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helenius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Kamenev passes into side control, despite Helenius's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (5) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Helenius's legs. #T3#
Kamenev gets to mount! Helenius was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helenius (0) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev can't control as he wanted to and Helenius manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Helenius is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Helenius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helenius tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.#T4#
Kamenev is keen to just control but Helenius is a slippery customer.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Helenius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helenius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#T5#
Helenius wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Helenius is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Kamenev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helenius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#T6#
Kamenev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to control but Helenius wriggling away.
Helenius is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Kamenev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamenev looking to control but Helenius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Kamenev goes for an armbar but Helenius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Helenius. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (10) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB2#
Kamenev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Helenius is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kamenev. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (10) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev being controlled for a moment.
Kamenev is not content to let Helenius control the position. #T10#
Kamenev tries to bench press Helenius off him but Helenius keeps the position.
Helenius taking a breather here.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Helenius trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away. #T11#
Helenius moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Helenius dominates the positioning.#T12#
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Helenius trying to control the position but Kamenev is working away.
Kamenev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Helenius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Helenius seems content to control.
Kamenev trying to control but Helenius postures up.
#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to control Helenius's posture. Helenius takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kamenev! Helenius is rotating here... this could be the end... Kamenev is out! Helenius has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
Our winner, Rupert Helenius, 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:
Bots de Garra 72
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helenius wants a takedown.
Helenius wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bennett is working for takedown but Helenius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Helenius is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bennett has picked Helenius up - he's going for a ride! Bennett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bennett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helenius sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helenius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Helenius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennett is looking to pass into half guard but Helenius pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Helenius is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (2) Bennett
Helenius advances to half guard.
Bennett tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Bennett is being controlled here.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Helenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard.
Helenius trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (8) vs (2) Bennett#T3#
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Helenius stalls from top position.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.#T4#
Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helenius in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Helenius is pressing down on Bennett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennett is holding on for now.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Helenius works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (11) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helenius staying calm.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T7#
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helenius trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Helenius is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bennett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Helenius trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
Bennett tries to buck Helenius off but Helenius is having none of it.#T9#
Helenius takes a little break here. Bennett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is not content to let Helenius control the position.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helenius's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Helenius! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bennett has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
An out of breath Rupert Helenius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 46 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer tries to pull guard but Helenius won't allow it.
#TD#
Archer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Helenius is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Archer to the mat. Archer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Archer
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Helenius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is pulling down on Helenius's head to control his posture. #T1#
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Helenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer trying to control but Helenius postures up.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Helenius controlling the action here.
Archer trying to control here.
Helenius wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Archer is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helenius is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helenius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Archer is holding on to half guard well.
Helenius is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Archer is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer is controlling Helenius's posture.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Helenius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer is trying to hold Helenius in close to prevent damage but Helenius has managed to pass into half guard.
Archer moves into full guard.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Helenius has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Helenius controlling from the top position.
Helenius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Helenius is proving a slippery customer.
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helenius haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (2) Archer
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (2) vs (5) Archer
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Archer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Helenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (4) vs (5) Archer#T11#
Archer trying to control but Helenius postures up.
Helenius trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Archer keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Helenius controlling from the top position.
Helenius continues to stall.
Archer seems keen to control Helenius's posture.#T13#
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Helenius wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Helenius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Able Archer 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Helenius tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kvinchal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kvinchal darts in and clinches Helenius up against the ropes.
Helenius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kvinchal.
#TD#
Helenius lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Helenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius wants to pass to mount but Kvinchal is defending the position. #T1#
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.
Helenius not doing much here.
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.
Helenius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Helenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg. #T2#
Helenius trying to mount his opponent but Kvinchal defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helenius tries to pass to full mount but Kvinchal defends it.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Helenius wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy.
Helenius is thwarting Kvinchal's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Helenius stalling.
Kvinchal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helenius works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helenius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Kvinchal wants to control but Helenius is having none of it.
Kvinchal regains half guard.
Helenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Helenius's head to control him but Helenius postures up.
Helenius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Kvinchal is pressing down on Helenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvinchal is keeping the position for now.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius won't allow Kvinchal to sweep him here.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kvinchal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helenius is working away from the top position though.
Helenius performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helenius in particular looking to stall.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvinchal trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (8) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal wants to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.#T7#
Helenius fails to move to back control.
Kvinchal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helenius (11) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB#
Helenius is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kvinchal taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Helenius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 65
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Helenius moves into range and clinches up with Burroughs.
Helenius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burroughs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Helenius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burroughs tries for a takedown but Helenius manages to get underhooks.
Helenius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burroughs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joshua Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burroughs pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burroughs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Helenius was covering up waiting for the punch and Burroughs finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Helenius
Helenius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burroughs controls the pace.#T1#
Helenius pulls Burroughs in close to his closed guard and prevents Burroughs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Burroughs trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Helenius
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helenius struggling a bit here.#T3#
Helenius is looking for a sweep.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Helenius is looking to regain half guard here but Burroughs keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Burroughs wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Helenius is trying to improve his position.
Burroughs controls the position from side control.
Helenius wants to control but Burroughs postures up.#T5#
Helenius gets back to half guard.
Helenius keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burroughs trying to mount his opponent but Helenius defends it.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Helenius wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helenius moves into full guard.
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7#
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Helenius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Helenius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Helenius.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helenius is keeping the position for now.
Helenius is controlling Burroughs's posture.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helenius wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helenius pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helenius is continuing to stall.#T10#
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helenius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helenius being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Helenius has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Helenius wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Helenius pulls Burroughs in close to prevent any damage.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Helenius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burroughs defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Helenius has hold of one of Cardona's legs. Cardona is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Helenius#SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helenius passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Helenius
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helenius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cardona is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona is letting Helenius control him for a moment.
Cardona tries to bench press Helenius off him but Helenius keeps the position. #T1#
Helenius taking a breather here.
Cardona is trying to get back to half guard.
Cardona being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardona tries to bench press Helenius off him but Helenius keeps the position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Cardona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cardona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cardona tries to improve position but can't.
Cardona being controlled for a moment.
Cardona is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Cardona is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Cardona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helenius's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Helenius! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cardona has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
A victorious Rupert Helenius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Harvey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Helenius wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Helenius stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Smith.#TD#
Helenius tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Smith
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helenius pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Helenius seems content to control.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #T1#
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.
Helenius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Smith has control of Helenius's left arm, preventing Helenius from doing any damage. #T2#
Smith is trying to keep Helenius in close.
#SUB2#
Helenius is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Helenius tries to roll out but it's too tight and Helenius has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harvey Smith!
Harvey Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel drives through with a takedown into Helenius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Helenius controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Helenius has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Helenius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Helenius#T3#
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helenius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Helenius sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Helenius paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 33 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Helenius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Average is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Helenius can't fight it off and eventually Average manages to take the fight to the floor. Helenius looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Average
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (5) Average
Helenius is not content to let Average control the position. #T1#
Helenius stops Average from passing to mount.
Helenius can't do much from the bottom here.
Helenius is not content to let Average control the position.
Helenius is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Average has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Average is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Helenius holds on to Average's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Average tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Average has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Helenius is not content to let Average control the position.
Helenius regains half guard there - taking advantage of Average's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helenius is trying to control but can't.
Average stalling away here and it's allowed Helenius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius trying to control the position here.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully. #T4#
Helenius is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Helenius wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average passes Helenius's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helenius is trying to control but can't.
Average wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Average not doing much here.
Helenius moves into full guard.
#T5#
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Helenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helenius is keeping the position for now.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Helenius.
Average slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Helenius won't allow Average to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helenius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Helenius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Average escapes and throws Helenius's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (8) Average
Average advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helenius (0) vs (10) Average
Average pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Helenius is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Helenius working to try and regain half guard.
Average takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Average tries to control but Helenius wriggling away.
Helenius is working to get back to half guard.
Average looking to control but Helenius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helenius prevents Average from taking his back.
Helenius gets back to half guard.#T8#
Helenius gets full guard.
Helenius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average stays in close to Helenius's body and controls the position.
Average wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Average sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helenius's guard. #T9#
Average wants to pass the guard but Helenius is defending well.
Average keeps trying to improve his position.
Average wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy. #T10#
Helenius wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Helenius is in trouble now - Average has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (13) Average
Average tries to take his opponent's back but Helenius turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (13) Average
Average is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Average is trying to keep Helenius in close.
#T11##SUB2#
Helenius is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Average has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Helenius is looking to defend but Average has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Helenius! Average pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Helenius taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Average! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiachna.#CL2#
Helenius forces Fiachna back against the ropes and clinches.
Fiachna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Helenius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fiachna is trying to drag Helenius to the mat but Helenius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna stops a takedown attempt from Helenius.
#TD2#
Fiachna is fighting off a takedown attempt but Helenius is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fiachna to the mat. Fiachna regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Helenius
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helenius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Helenius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiachna is really struggling to control Helenius but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helenius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helenius passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Helenius#T1#
Fiachna tries to buck Helenius off but Helenius is having none of it.
Helenius trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is trying to escape the position but Helenius is controlling the position.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiachna, who protects the arm well.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Helenius working away.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helenius laying and praying for a moment but Fiachna takes advantage and regains half guard.
Helenius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fiachna! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Helenius#T3#
Helenius moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (11) Helenius
Fiachna trying to control the action but Helenius just sinks the hooks in.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Good control from Helenius.
Fiachna is really stuck here.
#T4#
Helenius tries to keep control of the position but Fiachna is staying busy.
Fiachna is in bad spot here.
Helenius not allowing Fiachna to control his hands.
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away. #T5#
Fiachna gets full guard.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Helenius controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna pulls Helenius in to control the position.
Fiachna is trying to keep Helenius in close.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (11) Helenius
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Helenius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Helenius is pulling down on Fiachna's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiachna, at least for the moment.
Fiachna won't allow Helenius to sweep him here.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna preventing the sweep. #T8#
Fiachna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helenius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiachna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (11) Helenius
Helenius is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Helenius is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Helenius rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fiachna's guard! Nice work there by Helenius! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (5) vs (13) Helenius
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Helenius wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius slips nicely into half guard.
Fiachna moves into full guard.
#T10##SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helenius trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Helenius is now in half guard.
Fiachna is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?#T11#
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.
Helenius wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Helenius is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fiachna is pressing down on Helenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helenius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiachna controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiachna holds on and takes a little breather.
Fiachna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Helenius puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helenius trying to control the pace.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Still in half guard, Helenius seems content to control.
Helenius trying to mount his opponent but Fiachna defends it.
Helenius wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy. #T14#
Fiachna tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.
Helenius trying to advance position but Fiachna counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Fiachna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helenius has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius wins on points by 13 to 5.
Rupert Helenius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 22 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Helenius has White Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Helenius gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) White Jr
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
White Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
White Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Helenius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) White Jr
Helenius controlling the pace for now.
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
White Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but White Jr is defending well.
Helenius works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (8) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Helenius wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely.
White Jr tries to reverse the position but Helenius maintains control.#T2#
White Jr regains half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Helenius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helenius uses his free foot to push down on White Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (11) vs (0) White Jr
Helenius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helenius wants to control the pace but White Jr is squirming around nicely.
Helenius controlling the pace for now.
Helenius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White Jr tries to improve his position but instead Helenius has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helenius (14) vs (0) White Jr#T3#
Helenius is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Helenius trying to control.
Helenius is really struggling to control White Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White Jr can't escape the position.
Will Helenius go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Helenius doesn't have the hooks in and White Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (14) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Helenius dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (16) vs (2) White Jr
Helenius's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
White Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Helenius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a triangle here but Helenius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (19) vs (2) White Jr
Helenius takes a little break here. White Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Helenius is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helenius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
White Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Helenius off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (19) vs (6) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Helenius is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Helenius knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Helenius for a finish.
White Jr has the hooks in. Helenius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Helenius breaks White Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (21) vs (6) White Jr
Helenius trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
White Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Helenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helenius trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Helenius passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (24) vs (6) White Jr
Helenius wants to take White Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Helenius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helenius moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Helenius (27) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr wants to escape the position.
Helenius wants to control but White Jr is keeping busy.
White Jr tries to roll but Helenius sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
White Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Helenius controlling the position easily from mount.
Helenius trying to control but White Jr is having none of it.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Helenius moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (30) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Helenius trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Helenius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helenius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White Jr is letting Helenius control him for a moment.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Helenius in side control, just content to control the action for now.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White Jr regains half guard.
Helenius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (33) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helenius controlling the position easily from mount.
Helenius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Helenius mounts White Jr! Really nice guard pass there!
White Jr is squirming around, avoiding Helenius's attempts to control the action.
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
White Jr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Helenius has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helenius (36) vs (6) White Jr
A bit of a pause in the action here. Helenius controlling the positon.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12##SUB#
Helenius working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Helenius is persistently looking for the submission but White Jr is defending it well.
Helenius has the hooks in. White Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Helenius controlling from the back.
I really don't envy White Jr right now.
Helenius trying to control.#T13#
White Jr tries to break free.
White Jr is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Helenius biding his time, looking for the opening.
White Jr can't escape the position.
Helenius has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of White Jr's body.
Helenius keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
Helenius is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Helenius trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Helenius controlling from the back.
White Jr tries to escape the position.
Helenius has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of White Jr's body.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helenius's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Helenius is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
White Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 36 to 6.
Our winner, Rupert Helenius, 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.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 32 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Helenius has Brown up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Helenius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helenius (4) vs (0) Brown
Helenius is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brown tries to roll but Helenius sticks to his back.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown trying to control the hands but Helenius breaks the grip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Helenius keeps control of the position.
Brown trying to control the hands but Helenius breaks the grip. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Brown tries to roll but Helenius sticks to his back.
Helenius avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
Helenius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helenius keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
#T2#
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Helenius prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Helenius trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Helenius wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
Brown is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is trying is best to control the position here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown trying to control but Helenius postures up.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helenius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
Helenius prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard.
Helenius trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helenius advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (7) vs (0) Brown
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Helenius is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Helenius working away.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Helenius trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7##SUB#
Helenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is not content to let Helenius control the position. #T8#
Brown struggling a bit here.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Helenius trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Helenius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown wants to control but Helenius postures up.
Helenius controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Brown is not content to let Helenius control the position.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
Helenius wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
Helenius prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helenius is working away from the top position though.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Helenius wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #T13#
Helenius is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius 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.
Brown looking to control.
#T14#
Helenius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helenius postures up.
#SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, Rupert Helenius, 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:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Helenius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Helenius has Brown pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.#TD2#
Helenius has hold of one of Brown's legs. Brown is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Helenius
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helenius passes into half guard.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Helenius is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Helenius is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helenius prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helenius.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?#T4#
Brown wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Brown trying to hold on to Helenius's head to control him but Helenius postures up.
Helenius prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Helenius wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown trying to get back to full guard but Helenius takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Helenius
Helenius with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Helenius isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown is controlling an arm, preventing Helenius from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Helenius wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Helenius wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Helenius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Helenius wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown wants to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Helenius has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Helenius's attempts to control the action.
Helenius manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (8) Helenius
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Helenius keeps control of the position.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helenius's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brown is in bad spot here.
Helenius avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
Helenius wants to control but Brown manages to buck him off and is now in Helenius's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (8) Helenius
Helenius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (10) Helenius
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Helenius trying to control the pace.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Helenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10#
Helenius controlling the action here.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helenius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg. #T11#
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Helenius is now in half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Helenius prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB2#
Helenius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Helenius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Helenius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (13) Helenius
Helenius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Helenius is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown tries to hold on but Helenius pushes him away. #T14#
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Helenius has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (16) Helenius
Helenius not allowing Brown to control his hands.
Helenius is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Helenius working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Helenius gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius wins on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 44 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Helenius darts in and clinches Diesel up against the ropes.
Diesel 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.
Helenius wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diesel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diesel wants a takedown.
Helenius goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Diesel gets tackled into the ropes by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch.
Helenius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.#TD#
Diesel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Helenius
Diesel is staying tight to Helenius's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Helenius wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Diesel seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Helenius is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Kurt Diesel!
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 29 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna tries for a takedown but Helenius circles away easily#TD#
and Helenius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fiachna won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helenius (4) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to remain calm as Helenius controls from the top position.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Helenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helenius is working away from the top position though.
Helenius is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg. #T2#
Fiachna trying to control but Helenius postures up.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Helenius is trying to control. Fiachna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.#T3#
Helenius is just content to waste time from the top position. Fiachna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiachna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Fiachna's legs - danger averted.
Helenius preventing the sweep.
Helenius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Helenius passes into half guard.
Fiachna is trying to control but Helenius manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (7) vs (0) Fiachna#T4#
Helenius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to control but Helenius is having none of it.
Helenius controlling his opponent.
Fiachna gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Fiachna is working away. #T5#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius is taking a breather. Fiachna says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiachna trying to control here.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helenius passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (10) vs (0) Fiachna#T6#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Helenius working away.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna is not content to let Helenius control the position. #T7#
Helenius controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helenius is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Helenius seems content to control.#T8#
Helenius tries to pass to full mount but Fiachna defends it.
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiachna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Fiachna is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Helenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helenius trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well. #T10#
Fiachna controlling the position for now.
Helenius content to control rather than advance.
Fiachna is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Helenius works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (13) vs (0) Fiachna#T11#
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Helenius controls the position.#T12#
Helenius working away.
Fiachna is holding Helenius down, trying to stall.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Helenius controls the position.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Helenius trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Fiachna is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Helenius closes the distance and clinches.
Kvinchal prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Helenius is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kvinchal can't fight it off and eventually Helenius manages to take the fight to the floor. Kvinchal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Helenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvinchal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kvinchal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kvinchal looking to control.
#T1#
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvinchal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but instead Helenius has moved into half guard.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvinchal is positioning himself well to prevent Helenius advancing to mount.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Kvinchal wants to sweep but Helenius has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Kvinchal#T2#
Kvinchal seems a little lost for a moment, as Helenius dominates the positioning.
Helenius working away.
Kvinchal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helenius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Helenius happy to just control the position for now.
Helenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kvinchal tries to bench press Helenius off him but Helenius keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kvinchal wants to control but Helenius postures up.
Helenius controlling from side mount.
Kvinchal tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Kvinchal is still trying to improve position.
Kvinchal gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (8) vs (0) Kvinchal
Helenius wants to control the pace but Kvinchal is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Helenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kvinchal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kvinchal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Helenius is staying active.
Helenius wants to take Kvinchal's back here but Kvinchal is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Helenius moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Helenius (11) vs (0) Kvinchal#T6#
Helenius is trying to stick to Kvinchal's back but Kvinchal is turning into Helenius. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helenius's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kvinchal. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (11) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kvinchal stays in close to Helenius's body and controls the position.
Helenius has Kvinchal pulled in close to control his posture.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully. #T7#
Helenius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvinchal looking to pass the guard.
Kvinchal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helenius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvinchal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (13) vs (2) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Kvinchal is trying to hold Helenius in close to prevent damage but Helenius has managed to pass into half guard.
Kvinchal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvinchal is keeping the position for now.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvinchal controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself. #T9##SUB2#
Kvinchal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Helenius is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kvinchal. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (16) vs (2) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius is really struggling to control Kvinchal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Helenius working away.
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius happy to just control the position for now.
Kvinchal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helenius is thwarting Kvinchal's attempts to control the position.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Helenius is controlling the pace.
Kvinchal is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard.
Helenius controlling the action here.
Kvinchal is controlling Helenius's trapped leg to prevent Helenius from advancing to side control.#T12#
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Helenius controlling the action here.
Helenius is thwarting Kvinchal's attempts to control the position.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
Helenius trying to control the pace. #T13#
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Helenius stalling.
Helenius wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kvinchal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helenius controls the pace.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.
Helenius slips nicely into half guard.
Kvinchal moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Rupert Helenius, 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:
Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rishkinov clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Rishkinov wants the takedown. Helenius is fighting it off but Rishkinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helenius's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (5) Rishkinov#SUB2#
Rishkinov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helenius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rishkinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helenius, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helenius is not content to let Rishkinov control the position. #T1#
Helenius struggling a bit here.
Helenius is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rishkinov wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Helenius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rishkinov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (4) vs (5) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rishkinov is in a bad position with Helenius working for a choke. Rishkinov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (4) vs (7) Rishkinov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Rishkinov pushing down on Helenius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Helenius is a slippery customer.
Helenius controlling the position well.
Helenius tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.
Rishkinov wants to advance to full mount but Helenius doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rishkinov won't allow Helenius to sweep him here.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Helenius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rishkinov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Helenius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (4) vs (10) Rishkinov
Helenius is squirming around, avoiding Rishkinov's attempts to control the action.
Helenius regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rishkinov trying to mount his opponent but Helenius defends it. #T4#
Helenius trying to control from the bottom.
Rishkinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helenius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov seems to be looking for submissions.
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Helenius preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rishkinov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (4) vs (13) Rishkinov#T5##SUB2#
Rishkinov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Helenius is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (6) vs (13) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Helenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T6#
Helenius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helenius stands and throws Rishkinov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (9) vs (13) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius taking a breather here. #T7#
Helenius trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov is letting Helenius control him for a moment. #T8#
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
Helenius just content to control the position.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helenius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Helenius wants to work for an arm triangle but Rishkinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Helenius trying to pass the guard but Rishkinov defending well.
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov looking to control.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Rishkinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helenius controls the pace.#T10#
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius postures up.
Rishkinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Rishkinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Rishkinov manages to get to full guard.
Rishkinov working a defensive guard here.
Helenius stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.
Helenius controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Helenius stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.
Helenius advances to half guard.
Helenius wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping him busy.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Helenius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rishkinov avoid being mounted?#T13##SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rishkinov. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (12) vs (13) Rishkinov
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Helenius tries for a kimura but Rishkinov is defending well.
Helenius trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away. #T14#
Rishkinov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helenius passes into side control, despite Rishkinov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (15) vs (13) Rishkinov
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rishkinov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov has a hand on Helenius's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Helenius takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (18) vs (13) Rishkinov
Helenius manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rishkinov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helenius (21) vs (13) Rishkinov
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 21 to 13.
Rupert Helenius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Helenius against the ropes.
#TD2#
Ferkingstad pulls guard.
Ferkingstad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helenius's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Ferkingstad
Helenius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferkingstad wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ferkingstad has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (5) Ferkingstad
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad looking to control but instead Helenius has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking for a kimura here.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ferkingstad trying to pass the guard but Helenius defending well.
Helenius gets back to full guard.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferkingstad wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.#T2#
Ferkingstad preventing the sweep.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius pulls Ferkingstad in close to prevent any damage.
Ferkingstad looking to pass the guard.
Ferkingstad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferkingstad passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (8) Ferkingstad
Helenius is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ferkingstad swings around for an armbar but Helenius sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferkingstad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (8) Ferkingstad
Ferkingstad working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Ferkingstad wants to sweep here but Helenius controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Ferkingstad keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB#
Helenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferkingstad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helenius.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Well, if Helenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferkingstad trying to control here.
Ferkingstad gets back to full guard.
Helenius looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ferkingstad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helenius's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (10) Ferkingstad
Helenius is trying to keep Ferkingstad in close.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Ferkingstad from controlling successfully.
Helenius tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Ferkingstad controlling from the top position.
Ferkingstad wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferkingstad's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (4) vs (10) Ferkingstad#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helenius passes into half guard. #T9#
Ferkingstad trying to control but Helenius postures up.
#SUB2#
Ferkingstad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
Ferkingstad is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferkingstad wants to get back to full guard.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Ferkingstad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Helenius has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (7) vs (10) Ferkingstad
Helenius prevents Ferkingstad from getting the reversal.
Ferkingstad gets back to half guard.
Helenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferkingstad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (7) vs (14) Ferkingstad#T11##SUB2#
Helenius is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ferkingstad gets his way!
Helenius rolls, trying to escape but Ferkingstad keeps control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferkingstad is looking to control Helenius but Helenius is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Well, with Ferkingstad on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Helenius is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ferkingstad has good solid back control here.
Helenius wants to control his opponent's hands but Ferkingstad gets his hands free. #T12#
Helenius tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ferkingstad working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Helenius's chin but Helenius turns very nicely into Ferkingstad's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Helenius.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (9) vs (14) Ferkingstad
Ferkingstad keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ferkingstad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helenius postures up.
#T14#
Helenius trying to control but Ferkingstad is working from the bottom.
Ferkingstad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad looking for a guillotine here but Helenius defends easily.
Helenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferkingstad is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferkingstad wins on points by 14 to 9.
After winning the bout, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Helenius is fending him off so far but Lynn persists. Nope, Helenius circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Lynn 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Helenius
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynn lying in Helenius's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Helenius decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lynn taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
An out of breath Rupert Helenius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 40
Date: May 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 29 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helenius darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Helenius into the ropes.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Helenius darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Helenius into the ropes.
Helenius closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Helenius pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Helenius ends up having to push Brown into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Helenius tries to get set, Brown tries to push him back and clinch up but Helenius manages to avoid the attempt.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Helenius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Helenius tries to get set, Brown tries to push him back and clinch up but Helenius manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Helenius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Helenius
Helenius looks winded!
Brown is controlling Helenius's trapped leg to prevent Helenius from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Helenius is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
Helenius prevents Brown from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Helenius drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom. #T2#
Helenius can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown prevents Helenius from improving his position.#SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is keen to just control but Helenius is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Helenius#SUB#
Brown has control of Helenius's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Helenius regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Helenius working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helenius sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Helenius
Helenius tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Helenius keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown fails to move to back control. #T4#
Helenius is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Helenius is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown manages to capitalize on a mistake by Helenius to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (11) vs (2) Helenius
I would not like to be Helenius right now.
Helenius wants to escape the position.
Helenius staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Helenius rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helenius gets full guard.
Brown pushing down on Helenius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5##SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Helenius actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (2) Helenius
Brown looking to control but Helenius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Helenius gets back to half guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Helenius defends it.
Brown wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Helenius gets full guard.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Helenius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Helenius has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Helenius has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Helenius isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Helenius on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (17) vs (2) Helenius
Helenius is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helenius, who protects the arm well.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Helenius is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Helenius is trying to improve his position.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Helenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (17) vs (4) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Helenius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown trying to control but Helenius postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helenius is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
Brown preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown is pressing down on Helenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helenius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Helenius drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (19) vs (4) Helenius
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helenius is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Helenius working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
#T13##SUB2#
Helenius working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (22) vs (4) Helenius
Brown trying to control but Helenius is having none of it.
Helenius working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Helenius is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can. #T14#
Helenius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (25) vs (4) Helenius
Helenius tries to escape the position.
Brown is trying to stick to Helenius's back but Helenius is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helenius. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (25) vs (6) Helenius#SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Helenius pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Jab Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Helenius is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Helenius circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Helenius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Helenius is in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Helenius#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Helenius passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Helenius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helenius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Helenius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helenius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Helenius
Helenius is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Helenius#T2##SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Helenius frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Helenius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helenius slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helenius actively working from the bottom here.
Helenius gets back to full guard.
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Helenius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Helenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helenius is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helenius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Helenius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Helenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helenius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Helenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Helenius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius is trying to get back to full guard.
Helenius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (9) Helenius#T5#
Helenius has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Helenius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Helenius is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Helenius. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helenius's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (9) Helenius
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (9) Helenius#SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helenius is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helenius, who protects the arm well. #T6##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helenius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helenius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helenius is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helenius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (11) Helenius#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Helenius is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (14) vs (11) Helenius
Helenius tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Helenius taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 34
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bennett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helenius's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Helenius is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bennett rolls with it to try and escape but Helenius cranks on the arm and Bennett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
During a confident post fight interview, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 32
Date: May 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helenius looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is pulling down on Helenius's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvinchal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a triangle but Helenius pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvinchal wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius stands and throws Kvinchal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB#
Helenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kvinchal, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Helenius is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvinchal gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kvinchal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Kvinchal#SUB#
Helenius looking for a guillotine here but Kvinchal defends easily.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Helenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvinchal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helenius being controlled here, momentarily.
Kvinchal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Helenius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kvinchal uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (5) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helenius has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kvinchal tries for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Kvinchal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working. #T3#
Kvinchal controls the position.
Helenius tries to bench press Kvinchal off him but Kvinchal keeps the position.
Kvinchal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Helenius! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helenius (5) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal looking to control but Helenius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helenius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kvinchal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helenius is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kvinchal wants to finish this one by submission but Helenius is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kvinchal.
Helenius is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kvinchal trying to control but Helenius is having none of it. #T4#
Helenius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
Kvinchal keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass. #SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvinchal controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
Helenius preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kvinchal has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helenius stands and throws Kvinchal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (10) vs (7) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to buck Helenius off but Helenius is having none of it.
Kvinchal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
Helenius prevents Kvinchal from improving his position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Helenius is thwarting Kvinchal's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvinchal manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Helenius drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kvinchal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kvinchal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kvinchal! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (10) vs (11) Kvinchal
Helenius is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Helenius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvinchal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (14) vs (11) Kvinchal
Helenius is hanging on to Kvinchal's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Helenius is persistently looking for the submission but Kvinchal is defending it well.
#SUB#
Helenius is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kvinchal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kvinchal tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kvinchal showing good submission defense here.
Helenius has the hooks in. Kvinchal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kvinchal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Helenius is very close to passing his half guard.#T8##SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvinchal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Kvinchal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kvinchal is tightening it up a little... Helenius has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Helenius reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Helenius taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kvinchal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kastav Kvinchal!
Kastav Kvinchal 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helenius dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Helenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Helenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helenius slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Helenius wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rupert Helenius!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Helenius 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (0) vs (2) Helenius
Cardona keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Helenius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cardona's guard. #SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cardona defends it well.
Helenius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (0) vs (5) Helenius#T1#
Cardona has given up his back here. Will Helenius look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Cardona (0) vs (8) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cardona is in real trouble here. Helenius gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cardona is tapping out! Helenius wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rupert Helenius!
A very excited looking Rupert Helenius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 24
Date: May 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Helenius. No joy for Okoye on that attempt.
Okoye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helenius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helenius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Helenius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Okoye (0) vs (4) Helenius
Okoye tries to buck Helenius off but Helenius is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Okoye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Helenius is working to tighten his grip on Okoye's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Okoye has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Helenius is really squeezing tight and eventually Okoye passes out! Helenius breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helenius 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
#SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helenius is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Helenius has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Helenius seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Helenius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Helenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Helenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (5) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Helenius preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Helenius defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Helenius manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Helenius defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Helenius pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Helenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Helenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Helenius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Helenius defends it easily.
Helenius pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
#T9##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Helenius is breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Helenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#SUB#
Helenius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helenius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T13##SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T14##SUB#
Helenius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Helenius.
Helenius wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Rupert Helenius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Smash Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.#TD2#
Helenius gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adams (0) vs (2) Helenius
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Helenius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helenius is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Helenius stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helenius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helenius pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Helenius controlling the action here.
Adams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Undisputed, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helenius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helenius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helenius stalling. #SUB#
Adams looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Helenius pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (0) vs (5) Helenius
Helenius controlling from mount.
Adams tries to reverse the position but Helenius maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helenius looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams can't escape the position.
Helenius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Helenius looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Adams (0) vs (8) Helenius#T3#
Helenius trying to control momentarily.
Helenius controlling from the back.
Adams wants to escape the position.
Helenius tries to keep control of the position but Adams is staying busy.
Adams wants to escape the position.
Well, with Helenius on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Adams is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Helenius is looking to control Adams but Adams is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Adams wants to escape the position.
What can Adams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Helenius keeps control of the position as Adams tries to break free.
#T4#
Helenius trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Helenius is working for a rear naked choke. Adams is not defending it well and Helenius has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Adams refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Adams's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helenius slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardona, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Helenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cardona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cardona looks for a takedown but Helenius sprawls well.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calixto Cardona.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helenius but Helenius pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Helenius clinches with his opponent.
Cardona tries for a takedown but Helenius manages to get underhooks.
Cardona tries to score a body lock takedown but Helenius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Helenius is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Helenius looking for a takedown.
Cardona wants a takedown but no success here.
Cardona is trying to drag Helenius to the mat but Helenius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardona.
Cardona has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helenius after a bit of a struggle. #T1##TD#
Helenius has hold of one of Cardona's legs. Cardona is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (2) vs (0) Cardona
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius controlling the pace.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
Helenius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Helenius prevents Cardona from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cardona. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (5) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (5) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Helenius is positioning himself well to prevent Cardona advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Cardona is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helenius is just riding it out for now. Cardona eventually gives up the hold.
Helenius gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Helenius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cardona is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helenius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helenius has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (7) vs (2) Cardona
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Cardona's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Cardona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Well, if Helenius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard but Helenius has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (10) vs (2) Cardona
Helenius wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
Helenius prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Helenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardona slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Helenius wants to take a breather but Cardona is having none of it.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Cardona is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helenius is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Helenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.
Cardona is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura from the bottom but Helenius passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (13) vs (2) Cardona
Helenius trying to control the position but Cardona is working away.
Cardona manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (13) vs (4) Cardona#T7##SUB2#
Cardona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cardona maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Helenius could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cardona has cracked it and Helenius is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cardona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lynn shoots in and drives through. Helenius sprawls well.
Helenius looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Helenius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Helenius sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Lynn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Helenius
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helenius is looking for a sweep. Lynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Helenius is defending well.
We've been hearing that Lynn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helenius is just riding it out for now. Lynn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Helenius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helenius sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lynn seems to be working for a kimura but Helenius defends the submission attempt.
Lynn uses his free foot to push down on Helenius's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helenius. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (5) vs (0) Helenius#T1#
Helenius tries to hold on but Lynn pushes him away. #SUB#
Lynn is working for a guillotine from mount but Helenius frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Lynn has control of Helenius's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Helenius regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Lynn working for a submission but Helenius is keeping him at bay.
Helenius manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helenius has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Lynn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (0) Helenius#SUB#
Lynn goes for an armbar but Helenius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Helenius. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (8) vs (2) Helenius
Lynn wants to sweep here but Helenius controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Helenius stacks Lynn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Helenius! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (5) Helenius
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helenius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Helenius trying to control the position but Lynn is working away.
Lynn tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Lynn sneaks back into half guard.
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Lynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynn.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.#SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helenius passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (8) Helenius
Lynn is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg.
Helenius passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (8) vs (11) Helenius#T5#
Lynn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Helenius tries to control but Lynn wriggling away.
Lynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Helenius has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynn is squirming around, avoiding Helenius's attempts to control the action.
Lynn is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Lynn is squirming around, avoiding Helenius's attempts to control the action.
Lynn regains half guard.#SUB#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helenius is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lynn has an active guard here but Helenius has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Lynn tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Lynn is refusing to be controlled, as Helenius sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Helenius has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Lynn actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn won't allow Helenius to pass to mount.
Lynn is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Helenius preventing the sweep. #T9#
Lynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helenius's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (10) vs (11) Helenius#SUB#
Lynn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Helenius dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (10) vs (13) Helenius#SUB#
Lynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helenius has passed into half guard!
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Helenius trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Helenius preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynn, not yet. #SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helenius has passed into half guard!
Helenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helenius's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Helenius prevents Lynn from improving his position.
Lynn has a hand on Helenius's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Helenius takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (10) vs (16) Helenius#T12#
Lynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Helenius has a good base and remains in mount.
Helenius tries to control but Lynn wriggling away.
Lynn working to try and regain half guard.
Lynn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
Lynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (12) vs (16) Helenius
Helenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helenius's guard. #T13##SUB#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helenius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn. #SUB#
Lynn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Helenius is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Lynn!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Lynn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius looks for a takedown but Brawler sprawls well.
Donk. Helenius catches Brawler right on the button with a cross.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helenius lands a head kick. Brawler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice cross by Helenius.
Brawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helenius to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Helenius rushes Brawler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helenius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
Helenius being controlled against the cage.
Brawler lands an uppercut.
Helenius tries for a takedown but Brawler manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helenius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Brawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helenius blocks an uppercut.
Helenius is working for takedown but Brawler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brawler throws a head punch that misses.
Brawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Brawler lands an uppercut.
Brawler working aggressively here.
Helenius looking for a takedown.
Helenius wants to take the fight to the mat but Brawler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helenius.
Helenius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brawler pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
Brawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helenius misses with a series of wild punches.
Brawler shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Helenius.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Brawler blocks a head kick by Helenius.
Brawler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Helenius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helenius closes the distance but Brawler moves to the side
letting Brawler counter with a right hand. #TD#
Helenius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius is fighting to break Brawler's control of his arms but Brawler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helenius stopping the sweep attempt from Brawler.
Brawler keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brawler is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Brawler keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brawler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helenius manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brawler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Brawler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brawler preventing the sweep.
Brawler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helenius wants to sweep here but Brawler controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Helenius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brawler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Helenius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brawler escapes and throws Helenius's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Helenius tries to buck Brawler off but Brawler is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Brawler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Helenius!
Helenius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brawler swivels and escapes.#TD#
Helenius gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Helenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Brawler is defending well.
Helenius wants to control but Brawler is keeping him busy.
Brawler is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius wants to control but Brawler is keeping him busy.
Brawler struggling a bit here.#T1#
Helenius wants to control but Brawler is keeping him busy.
Helenius in the domination position with Brawler hanging on.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Helenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brawler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helenius but great work by Brawler.
Helenius is trying to improve his position.
Brawler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Helenius will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Helenius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helenius is looking for a sweep.
Brawler working away.
Helenius is looking to regain half guard here but Brawler keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Brawler trying to control the position but Helenius is working away.
Brawler happy to just control the position for now.
Helenius is trying to control Brawler's posture but Brawler avoids it.
Helenius tries to improve position but can't.
Helenius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brawler off and has taken his back!
Brawler tries to roll but Helenius sticks to his back.
#T4#
Helenius struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Helenius is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brawler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Helenius is striking from the back but Brawler escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Brawler regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Brawler is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brawler being controlled here, momentarily.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Brawler is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Helenius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brawler's guard.
Brawler is pulling down on Helenius's head to control his posture.
Brawler trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but Brawler is keeping the position.
Brawler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helenius is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brawler keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Helenius postures up.
Helenius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Helenius clinches with his opponent.
Helenius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Brawler working aggressively here.
Brawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
Brawler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Helenius up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Brawler. #T2#
Helenius goes for a takedown attempt but Brawler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Helenius misses with a takedown
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helenius swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Helenius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Helenius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brawler on his heels. He'll look to pass Brawler's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius preventing the sweep.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brawler keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully. #T3#
Brawler pulls Helenius in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Brawler 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Helenius looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Helenius.
Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helenius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brawler circles away quickly and effectively.
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helenius moves in looking to clinch but Brawler pushes him off.
Brawler flicks out a counter leg kick but Helenius steps away.#TD#
Helenius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brawler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brawler is looking to regain half guard here but Helenius keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brawler is not content to let Helenius control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Helenius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Helenius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C179: Garuda vs Williams
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro throws a head kick that half lands.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Regueiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Helenius.
Regueiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch. #BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Helenius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Regueiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch.
Regueiro throws a head kick but Helenius moves out of range.
Helenius tries a head kick but it misses.
Helenius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Helenius takes the fight into the clinch.
Helenius misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Regueiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Helenius moves into the clinch.
Regueiro misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Regueiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helenius takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Helenius loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Helenius.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Regueiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Helenius forces Regueiro back against the cage and clinches.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Regueiro.
Helenius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helenius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Helenius closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Regueiro is trying to break the clinch but Helenius has him pressed against the cage.
Helenius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Regueiro.
#BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Helenius in a 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!
Regueiro can't find room to land a body shot as Helenius controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Regueiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Regueiro wants to break free but Helenius has control.
#BC2#
Regueiro manages to break the clinch.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Helenius rushes Regueiro and presses him up against the cage.
Regueiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Helenius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
Regueiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Helenius's head backwards.
Regueiro wants to clinch.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches up with Helenius and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Regueiro gets tackled into the cage by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helenius.
Helenius lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Regueiro pushes Helenius up against the cage in a clinch.
Regueiro tries to throw a body punch but Helenius avoids it by throwing Regueiro back against the cage. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius throws a hook but Regueiro avoids it easily.
Helenius fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and pushes Helenius back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Regueiro. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Regueiro lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Helenius tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Regueiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regueiro throws a head kick that Helenius semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Regueiro has closed the distance and engaged Helenius in a clinch.
#BC2#
Regueiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Helenius scores with a takedown into Regueiro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Regueiro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
That's time! Helenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Helenius shoots in but Regueiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Regueiro unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helenius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regueiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regueiro thuds a left hand into Helenius's body.
Regueiro throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.#CL#
Regueiro tries to keep at a distance but Helenius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Helenius prevents Regueiro from breaking the clinch.
Regueiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Helenius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Regueiro can turn it around.
Regueiro throws a head punch that misses.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Regueiro. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Regueiro tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro throws a series of punches but Helenius avoids them all with ease.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helenius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Helenius lands with an overhand left.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helenius tries to clinch but Regueiro is having none of it.
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Helenius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro throws a nice head kick!
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Helenius avoids it well.
Helenius throws a quick counter head kick but Regueiro was just out of range.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Helenius is having none of it.
Regueiro tries to clinch there but Helenius circles away.
Regueiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Helenius rather than just go for the knockout.
Regueiro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Regueiro tries to clinch but Helenius is having none of it.
Rupert Helenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Helenius gets a takedown into half guard.
Regueiro gets full guard.
Helenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regueiro is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Regueiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.
Regueiro controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
Helenius trying to control but Regueiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regueiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Regueiro's legs - danger averted.
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!#SUB2#
Helenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Regueiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helenius has managed to get both his arms back between Regueiro's legs - danger averted.
Helenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Helenius drops back looking for a leg! Regueiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Regueiro manages to kick Helenius off! Helenius jumps back into Regueiro's guard.
Regueiro looking to control.
Helenius stays in close to Regueiro's body and controls the position.
Helenius slips nicely into half guard.
Regueiro keeping control of the position. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Regueiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Regueiro controlling the position for now.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Regueiro clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Helenius avoids the head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro wants to clinch up but Helenius keeps it at a distance.
Helenius misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Helenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Regueiro.
Nice straight punches there by Regueiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helenius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helenius moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Regueiro unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helenius tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helenius circles away quickly and effectively.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Helenius saw that one coming.
Helenius dives in for a single leg takedown but Regueiro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro blocks an uppercut.
Helenius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Regueiro's efforts to push away.
Helenius prevents Regueiro from breaking the clinch.
Regueiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Helenius lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Helenius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regueiro lunges at Helenius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Helenius's hand.
Helenius tries to clinch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Regueiro! But no joy.#TD#
Helenius shoots in and gets a takedown into Regueiro's guard.
Regueiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Regueiro trying to control the position.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Regueiro has his foot on Helenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helenius works his way back into a safe position though.
Regueiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helenius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Regueiro being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Regueiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helenius misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Helenius instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL2#
Regueiro clinches with his opponent.
Helenius misses with the head strike.
Helenius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch.
Helenius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro shapes to counter with a head kick.
Regueiro throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Helenius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Regueiro misses with a looping left.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch but Regueiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helenius tries to clinch up but Regueiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Helenius tries to bum rush Regueiro with a series of wild strikes but Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helenius moves in looking to clinch but Regueiro pushes him off.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Regueiro moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Regueiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Helenius circles away.
Helenius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Regueiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Regueiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Helenius misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Helenius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Regueiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helenius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helenius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Regueiro or not. #BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helenius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Regueiro scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Regueiro moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Regueiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Regueiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Helenius lands a right hand. #BC#
Helenius manages to break the clinch.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Helenius.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Helenius.
I think Regueiro 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!
After the fight, Julio Regueiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
C172: Taneyev vs Randleman
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentine.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Helenius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helenius fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Helenius with that takedown attempt.
Valentine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Helenius tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Helenius.
It appears Valentine was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helenius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Helenius tries to get set, Valentine tries to push him back and clinch up but Helenius manages to avoid the attempt.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helenius fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Helenius clinches up against the cage.
Valentine lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helenius wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Helenius.
A shot in the inside from Valentine. #BC2#
Helenius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Helenius blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Helenius clinches.
Helenius throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine. #T2#
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Helenius breaks the clinch.
Helenius throws a nice head kick!
Valentine thumps Helenius with a low kick.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helenius lands with a shot to the body.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Helenius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Helenius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lou Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helenius misses with a body shot
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Helenius.
Valentine sets himself, and Helenius steps forward looking for the clinch! Valentine avoids it this time.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily. #T3#
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Valentine lands a big uppercut and Helenius crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Helenius looks OK. Valentine waves Helenius back to his feet!#ROC#Helenius is rocked!
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Helenius - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helenius shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lou Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Helenius goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Helenius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helenius's knee momentarily.
Helenius looks winded!
Helenius slips a straight right by Valentine.#CL2#
Helenius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Valentine. #T4#
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helenius.
Helenius wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Helenius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helenius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helenius.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Helenius does no damage.
Valentine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Helenius throws a nice looking combination but Valentine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine feints and then cracks Helenius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helenius down. #CL2#
Helenius moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Helenius tries to clinch up.
Helenius throws out a powerful jab.
Helenius lands a head shot.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Helenius scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Valentine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.#T1##SUB#
Valentine working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valentine!
Valentine can't escape the position.
Helenius controlling his opponent.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Helenius isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Valentine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Valentine is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine trying to hold on to Helenius's head to control him but Helenius postures up.
Valentine tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Valentine trying to hold on to Helenius's head to control him but Helenius postures up.
#T3#
Helenius wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Helenius controlling the action here.
Valentine tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Helenius has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Helenius maintains control.
Valentine wants to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Helenius controlling his opponent.
Valentine throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Helenius avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valentine regains half guard.
Helenius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helenius working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Helenius moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Helenius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch.
Helenius throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Helenius.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helenius's sensitive parts.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Helenius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a body kick that stops Helenius in his tracks momentarily.
Helenius takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Helenius misses the jab.
Helenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helenius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Helenius ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valentine tried to counter with a leg kick but Helenius avoided it.
Helenius fails with the takedown.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helenius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Helenius dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lou Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Helenius throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Helenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Helenius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Helenius wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Helenius throws a combination that misses
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helenius misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Helenius toppling to the canvas! Helenius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!
Helenius is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?#T3#
Valentine drops Helenius with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Helenius! Valentine dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
In his post fight interview, Lou Valentine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C166: McWrestler vs Yrkje
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lafayette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Helenius dives in and scores a takedown into Lafayette's guard.
Helenius trying to control but Lafayette is working from the bottom.
Lafayette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lafayette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helenius manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Helenius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.
Lafayette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Helenius controlling Lafayette's posture. #T1#
Helenius is looking to stand up but Lafayette isn't so interested in that idea.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
Lafayette is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lafayette throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Helenius's body to avoid the submission. Helenius has instead reached around Lafayette's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Helenius arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rupert Helenius!
During a confident post fight interview, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Marciano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Helenius eats them both and turns towards Marciano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.
Nice body kick from Marciano.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Helenius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marciano cracks Helenius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Helenius misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Helenius was not able to check.
Helenius looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Marciano. #T1#
Marciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano. Helenius shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Marciano.
Marciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a kick to the body.
Helenius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Helenius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Helenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Helenius! Marciano lets Helenius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Helenius is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano defending well as Helenius loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helenius! But no joy.
Marciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helenius misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Helenius to the canvas! Helenius doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Marciano keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norling throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Helenius 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.
Helenius feints and then cracks Norling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norling down.
Helenius cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Helenius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helenius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Helenius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helenius tries to land a body kick
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Helenius connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norling doesn't seem bothered though.
Norling takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Norling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helenius.
Helenius connects with a crisp jab.
Helenius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helenius looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norling is looking for the big counter here.
Helenius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Helenius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helenius throws out a loose jab but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helenius misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.
Helenius scoring well with a low kick there.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Helenius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
Helenius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norling will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Helenius lands.
Helenius fakes the leg kick and cracks Norling in the body.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helenius attempts a counter takedown but Norling avoids it well and moves away.
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helenius. Helenius obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Helenius.#TD#
Helenius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Helenius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Helenius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Norling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Norling defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Helenius crashes against the mat.
Helenius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Norling some visible discomfort.
Helenius working the ground and pound but Norling is defending the strikes.
Helenius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Norling taking punishment in the form of punches.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norling keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Helenius.#T4#
Helenius misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Helenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norling keeps working.
Helenius misses with the ground and pound.
Helenius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Helenius creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Norling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Norling taking a bit of punishment here - Helenius scoring with strikes.
Norling 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.
Helenius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Helenius cracks Norling with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Norling is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Helenius is controlling him well.
Helenius misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Helenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Norling has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helenius but great work by Norling.
Helenius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Norling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Helenius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norling on his heels. He'll look to pass Norling's guard now, I'm sure.
Norling is looking to stand back up but Helenius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Norling. #REVB#
Rupert Helenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but Norling defending well.
Helenius prevents Norling from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius is looking to stall here but Norling recovers full guard.
Helenius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helenius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helenius throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely.
Helenius 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.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Helenius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Norling kicks Helenius off and gets to his feet.
Helenius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helenius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norling slips a jab from Helenius.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helenius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helenius lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand. #T2#
Helenius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helenius throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Helenius shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Helenius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Helenius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helenius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling throws a counter combo.#T3#
Norling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Helenius lands a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Helenius. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helenius.
Norling slips a straight right by Helenius.
Helenius misses with an uppercut
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Helenius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norling. Norling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Helenius misses with a hook to the body
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius misses with a left hand
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helenius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Norling unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norling.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helenius.
Norling moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Norling unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Norling. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Helenius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Norling throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Helenius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norling throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Helenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Helenius misses with a looping left.
Norling unleashes a big counter combination but Helenius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helenius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Helenius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norling as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?#T1#
Helenius lands a jab.
Helenius throws a nice head kick!
Helenius misses with a head kick.
Norling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Helenius counters with a right hand to the body.
Helenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helenius cracks Norling with an open hand slap.
Helenius scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Helenius misses
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Helenius thows a leg kick but Norling checks it
and Helenius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Helenius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Norling tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Helenius is in Norling's guard.
Norling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Norling's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helenius throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.
Helenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norling in his tracks.
Helenius shoots and misses #KD2#
and Norling counters with a crisp one two that drops Helenius! Norling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Helenius to his feet! Helenius is in big trouble!#ROC2#Helenius is rocked!
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Helenius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helenius feints and then cracks Norling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norling down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helenius seems to have got his legs back now.
Norling moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helenius.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Helenius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Norling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helenius digs a good hook to Norling's body.
Rupert Helenius is winning the standup battle so far.
Norling scores with a nice strike.
Helenius misses with an uppercut.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norling swings widly with a right hand
and Helenius counters with a good low kick that Norling was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helenius.
#T4#
Helenius fails with the takedown
and Norling counters with a huge left! Helenius is in big trouble! He's backing up but Norling isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Helenius from any more damage. A dominating finish by Norling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Our winner, Nils Norling, 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:
BB 88 - McWrestler vs Marciano
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Yrkje thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yrkje misses with a leg kick.
As Yrkje backs off Helenius throws a huge counter combo but Yrkje manages to avoid it all.
Yrkje looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helenius feints and then cracks Yrkje's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yrkje down.
The fighters circling - Yrkje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helenius throws a big counter head kick but Yrkje avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius misses with an uppercut.
Yrkje gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
Yrkje throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helenius counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helenius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yrkje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Helenius as he checks the leg kick.
Helenius feints a counter leg kick.
Helenius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yrkje on the side of the head.
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Yrkje as he connects with a hook.
Yrkje misses with a looping right.
Yrkje misses with a hook
enabling Helenius to counter with a crisp jab.
Yrkje moves forwards but Helenius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yrkje checks a leg kick. #T2#
Good exchange - Yrkje coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yrkje plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Helenius swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Helenius face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Toby Keith Yrkje!
Toby Keith Yrkje 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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Event:
BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Helenius thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine 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.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Valentine has Helenius up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Helenius closes the distance and clinches.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Helenius.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valentine stops a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heleniuss head.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helenius.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine lands a left hand.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Helenius avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helenius feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down. #T1#
Valentine throws a good cross that connects.
Helenius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helenius.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Helenius throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helenius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Helenius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine gets through Helenius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valentine tries to stall but Helenius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine pushes Helenius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Helenius takes a shot to 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!
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Helenius avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine effectively controlling the action here.
Helenius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Helenius throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Helenius misses with a body punch.
Helenius has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Valentine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Helenius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valentine is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helenius is breathing heavily.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helenius prevents a body shot from Valentine.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine pushes Helenius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helenius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Helenius - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Helenius.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Helenius controls the action.
Helenius wants a takedown.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helenius misses with a body punch.
Helenius is trying to force a seperation but Valentine has the dominant position.#BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Valentine has Helenius up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Valentine.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helenius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine cracks Helenius with a nice body shot.#T4#
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helenius struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helenius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helenius looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Helenius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Helenius against the cage.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Helenius.
Valentine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helenius on the side of the head.#CL2#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine presses Helenius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Helenius.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helenius lands with a left to the head.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine gets through Helenius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helenius is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Valentine as the two fighters 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!
Come on Valentine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helenius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Helenius circles away.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Valentine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet. #SUB#
Valentine throws a sloppy strike and Helenius has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Valentine is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Helenius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
BB 76 - Adam vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Magomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helenius scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov jabs at Helenius's body.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helenius's sensitive parts.
Helenius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helenius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Helenius shakes it off.
Helenius defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Helenius throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helenius motions for Magomedov to come forward. Helenius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helenius throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Helenius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helenius under the eye.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Helenius on that attempt.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helenius just manages to avoid it.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helenius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Helenius throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Helenius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Helenius's shoulder, as Helenius tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Helenius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Helenius in his tracks.
Helenius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Helenius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov is looking to chop away at Helenius's legs.
Helenius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Helenius works the jab nicely.
Donk. Magomedov catches Helenius right on the button with a cross.
Helenius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helenius lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Helenius shoots in.
Zabit Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Magomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov wants to slow Helenius down by chopping away at his legs.
Helenius slips a straight right by Magomedov.
And Helenius tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Helenius throws a low kick, looking for Magomedov's leg but Magomedov calmly moves out of range.
Helenius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helenius checks a leg kick.
A big left from Helenius misses.
Helenius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Magomedov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helenius jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helenius on the side of the head.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Helenius is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Helenius.
A lazy body kick from Helenius
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Helenius missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Helenius with an uppercut!
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helenius.
Helenius misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Helenius.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helenius.
Helenius lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Helenius's head backwards.
Helenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Helenius's leg but Helenius calmly moves out of range.
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Magomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Helenius's head back.
Helenius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Helenius ducked under it nicely.
Helenius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helenius.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov defending well as Helenius loads up on a big left hand.
Helenius shoots in for a double leg but Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Helenius feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Helenius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov has control of Helenius's left arm, preventing Helenius from doing any damage.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helenius.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Helenius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helenius lands with a right hand.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helenius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedov's head backwards.
Helenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Helenius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helenius.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
letting Helenius counter with a right hand.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Helenius moved out of range.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helenius's sensitive parts.
Helenius drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Helenius misses.
Helenius connects with a high kick. #T1#
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Helenius.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Helenius is just out of range.
Helenius lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Helenius's shoulder, as Helenius tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov jabs Helenius right on the nose. Helenius blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Helenius flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Magomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Helenius ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
No luck for Helenius with that takedown attempt.
Magomedov scores with a one two! Helenius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Helenius knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
A swing and a miss from Helenius.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helenius is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Helenius's knee but Helenius avoids it well.
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helenius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helenius misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Helenius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Helenius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helenius misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helenius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Helenius scrambles back to his feet.
Helenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.#T3#
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Helenius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Helenius slips under a jab from Magomedov.
A little jabbing left from Helenius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helenius throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helenius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Helenius moves out of range.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov tries to work over Helenius's front leg with a kick but Helenius checks it.
Magomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Helenius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Helenius throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helenius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Helenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Magomedov misses. #T4#
Helenius lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Helenius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Helenius.
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Helenius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helenius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helenius misses with a double jab.
Helenius misses the jab.
As Helenius looks to move away, Magomedov throws a big counter combo but Helenius just gets out of the way.
Helenius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Helenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Helenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Helenius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Helenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Helenius with the counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helenius checks it well.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Helenius drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Magomedov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helenius.
Magomedov pushes Helenius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helenius working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Helenius.
Helenius is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Good leg kick by Helenius.
Helenius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Helenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov takes a swing at Helenius's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Helenius.
Magomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good work by Helenius as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magomedov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helenius.
Helenius swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
Helenius throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
A jab from Magomedov does it's job there.
Helenius moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Helenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Helenius staying out of range there.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Helenius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helenius misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helenius just manages to avoid it.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Helenius fails with the takedown.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helenius has time to react.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Helenius takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Helenius dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Helenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Helenius misses with a right hand #CL#
and Magomedov counters by clinching up.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heleniuss head.
Magomedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Helenius drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3##SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Magomedov stays in close to Helenius's body and controls the position.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Magomedov not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back.
Helenius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Helenius keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Helenius looking for a kimura from the bottom but Magomedov passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.#SU#
Magomedov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Helenius throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helenius just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Helenius misses.
Helenius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Helenius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov 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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Event:
BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Yrkje looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yrkje misses with a right hand
and Helenius counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.#CL2#
Helenius clinches.
Helenius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yrkje walks away with a smile on his face. Helenius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helenius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good work by Yrkje as he checks the leg kick.
Yrkje thows a leg kick but Helenius checks it
and Helenius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Yrkje moves out of range easily.
Yrkje throwing a counter right hand but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Helenius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yrkje avoids it really well and circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.
A leg kick checked by Helenius.
Yrkje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Helenius's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Yrkje lands a big uppercut and Helenius crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Helenius looks OK. Yrkje waves Helenius back to his feet!#ROC#Helenius is rocked!#T1#
Yrkje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Helenius is still on wobbly legs! Can Yrkje finish him?
Helenius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helenius seems to have recovered his senses.
Helenius avoids a kick to the body.
Yrkje thows a leg kick but Helenius checks it #TD2#
so Helenius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yrkje looking for a sweep. Not yet Yrkje, not yet.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yrkje is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold.
Yrkje trying to control here.
#T2#
Yrkje is trying to get back to full guard.
Helenius is looking to advance position but Yrkje won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Helenius seems to be looking for submissions.
Yrkje is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Helenius jumps into side control!
Yrkje defending against the ground and pound.
Yrkje is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Helenius is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yrkje is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Yrkje is working hard here to advance position.
Yrkje gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yrkje manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yrkje wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje'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.#R2#
Yrkje lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Helenius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a right hand to the body.
Yrkje swings widly with a right hand
and Helenius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje misses with a left hand
and Helenius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yrkje has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Helenius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yrkje gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yrkje is trying to get back to full guard.
Yrkje is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yrkje avoid being mounted?#T1#
Yrkje wants to sweep but Helenius has passed to side control!
Yrkje can't do much from the bottom here.
Helenius working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Helenius trying to control the action but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
Yrkje can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
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.
Yrkje regains half guard.
Helenius thows a huge punch but Yrkje dodges it nicely.
Helenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Yrkje is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yrkje is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back!
Helenius tries to break free.
Yrkje wants to control the position but Helenius frees himself and scrambles - Yrkje manages to regain control in side control.
#T3#
Helenius is looking to regain half guard here but Yrkje keeps moving and retains side control.
Yrkje trying to control the position but Helenius is working away.
Helenius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Yrkje politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yrkje prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yrkje wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working.
Helenius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yrkje is keen to just control but Helenius is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yrkje throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helenius.
Yrkje misses with a right hand
and Helenius counters with a stiff right hand.
Yrkje scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
That's time! Yrkje's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Helenius moves out of range as Yrkje strikes.
A low kick from Yrkje is predictable there
and Helenius counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Yrkje is predictable there
and Helenius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius feints a counter leg kick.
Helenius lands with a kick to the temple. Yrkje shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Helenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yrkje misses with the body kick
and Helenius counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Yrkje is rocked!
A low kick from Yrkje misses
and Helenius scores with a counter punch that sends Yrkje to the canvas! Helenius smells blood - he's punishing Yrkje with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Yrkje has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Helenius!
A relieved looking Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Helenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierre.
A punch lands to the side of Helenius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Helenius lands with a right hand.
Helenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierre.
Pierre takes a swing at Helenius's ribcage but misses.
Helenius throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Helenius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierre.
A nice side step and Helenius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses.
Helenius throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Helenius stuns Pierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Helenius connects with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.
Pierre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Pierre gets a double leg takedown into Helenius's guard.
Pierre 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.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Helenius has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helenius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Helenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helenius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierre content to stall in guard here.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Helenius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierre defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pierre throws a strike but Helenius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helenius manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pierre lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Helenius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pierre is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Helenius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Helenius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierre trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Helenius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helenius is working away from the top position though.
Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helenius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Pierre will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Helenius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Helenius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helenius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helenius wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Helenius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierre somewhat.
A jab from Helenius does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Helenius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helenius closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Pierre postures up in Helenius's guard and throws a big left but Helenius blocks it.
Pierre trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Pierre stands up over Helenius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Helenius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Helenius!#REVB#
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
Pierre trying to control the position.
Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Pierre, not yet. #T2#
Pierre is trying to keep Helenius in close.
Pierre trying to control the position here.
Helenius is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierre has wrist control.
Helenius won't allow Pierre to sweep him here.
Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helenius's guard. #REVR#
Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Helenius's brow.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helenius works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Helenius looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pierre is defending well. Helenius quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pierre has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Helenius celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rupert Helenius!
A relieved looking Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helenius counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lafayette moves into range and clinches up with Helenius.
Helenius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Helenius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helenius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helenius has a couple of punches blocked by Lafayette.
#BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch.
Lafayette moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Helenius has clasped his hands together around Lafayette's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lafayette wants to control but Helenius postures up.
Lafayette is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Lafayette tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helenius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lafayette struggling a bit here.
Lafayette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lafayette is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lafayette is pushing Helenius's head away, looking to escape. Helenius manages to hold on to the position though.
Helenius has control of an arm but Lafayette manages to advance to Helenius's back!#T2##SUB2#
Lafayette is persistently looking for the submission but Helenius is defending it well.
Lafayette controls the position.
Helenius is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Helenius showing good submission defense here.
Helenius trying to control the hands but Lafayette breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lafayette's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Helenius is really stuck here.
Helenius is working hard here to advance position.
Lafayette controls the action.
Helenius is keeping busy.
Lafayette slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lafayette has the hooks in. Helenius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Helenius turns into Lafayette and is now in his guard.
Lafayette looking to control.
#T4#
Helenius being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Lafayette 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rene Lafayette will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helenius scores with a nice right hand.
Lafayette fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Lafayette looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Helenius being controlled here, momentarily.
Helenius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lafayette's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
Lafayette is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Lafayette sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lafayette looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lafayette trying to control the action but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Lafayette is looking to stall here but Helenius recovers full guard.
Lafayette stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helenius swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lafayette defends well.
Lafayette trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafayette is one step ahead there.
Lafayette wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.#T3#
Helenius trying to control the position.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Lafayette wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius pulls Lafayette in close to his closed guard and prevents Lafayette from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lafayette is looking to advance position but Helenius has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Helenius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Lafayette tries to reverse the position but Helenius maintains control.
Lafayette regains half guard.
Lafayette trying to control here.
Lafayette is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lafayette is staying active underneath Helenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Helenius throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Helenius throws a shot to the body.
Lafayette moves out of range of the leg kick from Helenius.
Lafayette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Helenius misses.
Lafayette tries to counter with a clinch but Helenius shakes him off and moves away.
Lafayette looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Helenius rushes Lafayette and presses him up against the cage.
Helenius misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Lafayette ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lafayette no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius stopping the sweep attempt from Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lafayette is looking for a triangle here but Helenius uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Helenius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Lafayette wants to control but Helenius postures up.
Lafayette trying to control but Helenius flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lafayette trying to control but not successfully.
Helenius is looking to control Lafayette but Lafayette is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Helenius has the hooks in. Lafayette is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Helenius doesn't have the hooks in and Lafayette manages to turn into his guard.
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lafayette is one step ahead there.
Helenius working a defensive guard here.
Lafayette trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lafayette defends well.
Lafayette tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helenius is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafayette is pulling down on Helenius's head. It's preventing any offense from Helenius, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Lafayette working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius wants to control but Lafayette is keeping him busy. #T4#
Lafayette throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lafayette trying to get back to full guard but Helenius takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lafayette is trying desperately to improve position.
Lafayette wants to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Helenius blocks Lafayette's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafayette tries to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Helenius tries to control but Lafayette wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Helenius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helenius 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius wins by unanimous decision!
Rupert Helenius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BB 54 - Allu vs Okongwu
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Helenius back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez prevents Helenius from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez gets through Helenius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Helenius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Helenius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Helenius throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Helenius sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Helenius misses with a left hand #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Helenius didn't expect that.
Alvarez won't allow Helenius to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Helenius working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Helenius working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Helenius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Helenius has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Helenius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Helenius throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Helenius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Helenius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Helenius's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius looking to finish with strikes here!
Helenius is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
Helenius throws a leg kick #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Helenius didn't expect that.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alvarez is in close to Helenius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Helenius tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alvarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Alvarez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alvarez dominating with strikes here.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helenius is looking to escape.
Alvarez controlling from mount.
Helenius is trying desperately to improve position.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Alvarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helenius's face.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Helenius to control.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Helenius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helenius is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helenius can do to turn this around?
Alvarez landing punches.
Helenius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Helenius misses.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Helenius misses #TD#
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Helenius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alvarez controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helenius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Helenius throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Helenius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
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.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Helenius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helenius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Helenius not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Alvarez has hold of one of Helenius's legs. Helenius is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Helenius controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Owen Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Helenius has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez slips a jab from Helenius.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez cracks Helenius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Helenius throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Helenius fights it but they end up in guard.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Helenius will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Owen Alvarez, 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:
BB 50 - Obaminator vs Adam 3
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adderley tries a quick counter leg kick but Helenius is wise to it.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Helenius slips a jab from Adderley.
Adderley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adderley scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from Helenius misses its intended target.
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.
Helenius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab by Adderley.
Helenius lands a leg kick that knocks Adderley off balance momentarily.
Helenius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helenius takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Helenius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Adderley is just out of range.
Adderley checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adderley! But no joy.
Helenius fails with a takedown attempt.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adderley lands with an uppercut that bounces Helenius off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helenius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adderley misses with a looping right.
Helenius is looking to counter punch.
Adderley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Adderley.#CL#
Helenius drives through and clinches with Adderley against the cage.
Helenius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helenius lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Adderley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helenius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adderley as he avoids it easily.
Adderley lands with a kick to the temple. Helenius shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adderley throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Helenius sizes up Adderley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adderley misses with a hook. Helenius ducked under it nicely.
Helenius is looking to slow Adderley down with leg kicks. #T2#
Adderley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Helenius is out of range.
Helenius dips to his left and cracks Adderley with an uppercut!
Helenius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adderley connects with a high kick.
Helenius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A nice leg kick from Helenius, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Adderley.
Helenius feints and then cracks Adderley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adderley down.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot.
Adderley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Adderley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Helenius doesn't seem phased though.
Adderley lands with a straight right. Helenius didn't see that one coming.
Adderley slips under a jab from Helenius.
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adderley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helenius is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Helenius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adderley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adderley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Helenius misses with a looping left.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Helenius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Adderley misses with a head kick.
Helenius cracks Adderley with a good jab.
Helenius misses with a straight left.
Hakeem Adderley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helenius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Helenius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adderley connects with a right hand. Helenius shakes it off.
Adderley cracks Helenius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adderley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helenius.
Adderley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adderley throws a right and a left that Helenius avoids nicely.
Adderley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helenius misses with a left hand
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
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!
Helenius blocks a head kick by Adderley.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
Adderley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helenius.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Helenius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Helenius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adderley doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Helenius blocks the leg kick.
Helenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adderley keeps the fight on the outside.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adderley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Helenius's head backwards.
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adderley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adderley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adderley misses with a hook. Helenius ducked under it nicely.
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adderley misses with an uppercut. Helenius saw that one coming.
Helenius moves out of range of the body kick.
Helenius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adderley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helenius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Helenius instigates a clinch.
Helenius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Adderley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakeem Adderley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Helenius misses the jab.
Good shot there by Adderley.
Helenius is looking to slow Adderley down with leg kicks.
Helenius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Helenius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adderley checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adderley.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adderley.
Adderley slips under a jab from Helenius.
Both fighters circling a little - Adderley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Helenius is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius shoots in but no luck this time.
Adderley misses with a low kick.
Adderley checks a low kick from Helenius.
Adderley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helenius.
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Adderley keeps the fight on the outside.
Adderley blocks a head kick by Helenius.
Adderley misses with a looping left.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius misses with a hook to the body
and Adderley counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Helenius misses the target.
Adderley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
It looked like Helenius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helenius misses with a looping left.
Adderley misses with a hook. Helenius ducked under it nicely.
Adderley thumps Helenius with a low kick.
Helenius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Helenius misses with a body kick.
Helenius misses with a low kick as Adderley jumps back.
Adderley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helenius moves away.
Helenius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helenius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adderley staying out of range there.
Helenius backing away here, and Adderley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adderley is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Adderley misses with a hook
and Helenius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helenius moves away from the strike by Adderley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Adderley lands.
Helenius misses with a low kick.
Helenius needs to keep his hands up - Adderley had a free shot at his head there.
Helenius wants to clinch.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adderley just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adderley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helenius.
A big right from Adderley misses.
Helenius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Helenius slips under a jab.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius moves out of range as Adderley strikes.
Helenius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Helenius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Adderley lands with an overhand left.
Helenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Helenius.#CL#
Helenius has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Helenius manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Helenius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adderley uses it to pass to side control.
Helenius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helenius tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Adderley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Helenius is desperately trying to improve his position but Adderley has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Helenius is working hard here to advance position.
Adderley wants to stand but Helenius is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Helenius wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Adderley is hanging on to Helenius's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adderley seems like he's trying to stand.
Adderley has the hooks in. Helenius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Helenius turns into Adderley and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Adderley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Helenius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helenius lands with a right hand.
Helenius throws the left hand but Adderley avoids the punch easily.
Helenius scores with a jab. Adderley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helenius loads up on a big right hand but Adderley slips the punch.
Adderley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Helenius throws a head kick but Adderley moves out of range.
Helenius lands the left hand.
Helenius dodges the punch combination from Adderley.
A low kick lands for Adderley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adderley moves away.
Helenius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Adderley misses.
Helenius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderley blocks a head kick by Helenius.
#T1#
Helenius wants to land a leg kick but Adderley is out of range.
Helenius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adderley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Helenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helenius misses the jab.
Helenius with a hook.
Adderley misses with a kick to the body.
Helenius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adderley.
Helenius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Helenius.
Adderley moves out of range of the strikes.
Adderley throws a head kick but Helenius moves out of range.
Adderley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHelenius.
Adderley lands a jab.
Adderley scores with a jab.#T2#
Helenius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adderley with a nice calf kick.
Helenius lands with a right hand.
Adderley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helenius feints and then cracks Adderley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adderley down.
Adderley clobbers Helenius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adderley connects with a body shot.
Adderley slips under a jab.
Helenius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Adderley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helenius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Adderley is just out of range.
Adderley misses with a kick to the body.
Helenius misses with a body kick.
Helenius misses the jab.#T3#
Adderley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helenius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adderley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helenius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Helenius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adderley misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adderley.
Helenius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adderley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helenius tries to work over Adderley's front leg with a kick but Adderley checks it.
Helenius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adderley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adderley tries to bum rush Helenius with a series of wild strikes but Helenius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helenius.
Helenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adderley was well out of range. Poor timing from Helenius.
Helenius takes one to the chin there.
Helenius needs to keep his hands up - Adderley had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Helenius misses.
Adderley cracks Helenius with a good jab.
Adderley moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
Adderley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Adderley.
Adderley missing with a left hand there. Helenius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helenius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adderley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Helenius misses.
Adderley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adderley misses with an uppercut.
Adderley throws a head kick that half lands.
Helenius throws a lazy body kick
and Adderley counters with an outside leg kick.
Helenius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adderley misses with an uppercut
letting Helenius counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Adderley cracks Helenius with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Adderley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adderley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Hakeem Adderley!
Hakeem Adderley wins by unanimous decision!
Hakeem Adderley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 45 - Capellio vs Norton
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Helenius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ducreux has time to react.
Helenius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helenius misses with a hook. Ducreux ducked under it nicely.
Helenius has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Helenius fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Ducreux 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.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helenius avoids the body shot from Ducreux.
Ducreux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ducreux just misses with a punch to the body.
Ducreux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ducreux throws a looping overhand right but Helenius ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Helenius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ducreux did well to prevent Helenius getting side control.#SUB#
Helenius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ducreux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ducreux is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ducreux avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Helenius is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Ducreux controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ducreux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helenius.
Helenius works his way into side control. #SUB#
Helenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Helenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Helenius tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ducreux's legs.
Helenius working away.#SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helenius tries to move to full mount but Ducreux actually manages to regain half guard.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Ducreux is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ducreux has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helenius trying to advance position but Ducreux counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Helenius advances position into side control!#SUB#
Helenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Ducreux is defending well. #SUB#
Helenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Helenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Helenius goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ducreux rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Helenius's guard! Nice work there by Ducreux! #SUB#
Helenius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Ducreux looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ducreux sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Helenius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ducreux is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ducreux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helenius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helenius misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ducreux tries to keep at a distance but Helenius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ducreux lands a right hand. #TD#
Helenius jumps guard.
#SUB#
Helenius working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ducreux has passed into half guard!
Helenius tries to roll over but Ducreux keeps him under control.
Helenius is working hard here to advance position.
Rupert Helenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius is pressing down on Ducreux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Helenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ducreux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ducreux showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ducreux stopping the sweep attempt from Helenius.
Ducreux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ducreux passes Helenius's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back.
Ducreux content to control rather than advance.
Helenius gets full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Helenius working for submissions but it's allowed Ducreux to get to half guard.
Ducreux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helenius gets back to full guard.
Helenius keeping full guard, as Ducreux tries to pass. #SUB#
Ducreux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ducreux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helenius is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Helenius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ducreux defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Helenius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ducreux is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helenius is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Helenius advances position into side control!
Ducreux is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it. #SUB#
Helenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ducreux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ducreux gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Helenius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ducreux is just riding it out for now. Helenius eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
Ducreux wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ducreux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helenius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helenius throws a leg kick which misses Ducreux's front leg but catches the back leg as Ducreux tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ducreux misses its intended target.
Ducreux throws a body punch but Helenius moves out of range.
Helenius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Helenius looks to throw the jab but Ducreux is out of range.
Ducreux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helenius is able to avoid easily.
Helenius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slow jab from Helenius misses its intended target.
Ducreux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helenius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ducreux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helenius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Helenius.
Helenius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ducreux throws out a powerful jab.
Ducreux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ducreux tests Helenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Helenius throws a hook but Ducreux blocks it.
Helenius drops his hands momentarily and Ducreux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Helenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Ducreux staying out of range there.
Ducreux lands a slapping body shot.
Helenius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ducreux throws a looping overhand right but Helenius ducks down to avoid it.
Helenius tries to clinch there but Ducreux circles away.
Ducreux misses with an uppercut. Helenius saw that one coming.
Ducreux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Helenius misses.
Ducreux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Helenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Ducreux.
Helenius dips to his left and cracks Ducreux with an uppercut!
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius misses with a hook
and Ducreux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Helenius scoring well with a low kick there.
Ducreux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius misses with an uppercut
and Ducreux counters with a leg kick.
Ducreux throws a shot from downtown. Helenius moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Helenius scores with a nice right hand.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Ducreux moved away.
Joseph Ducreux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ducreux scores with a decent looking hook.
Ducreux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ducreux misses with a low kick.
Ducreux throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Helenius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Helenius misses with a straight right.
Helenius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ducreux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ducreux throws a leg kick that misses.
Ducreux is looking to chop away at Helenius's legs.
Ducreux looks for the body kick but Helenius saw that one coming.
Helenius looks to land a right hand but Ducreux moved out of range.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Ducreux moves away and avoids it.
Joseph Ducreux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helenius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helenius blocks a jab.
Ducreux throws a looping overhand right but Helenius ducks down to avoid it.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Ducreux. Beautiful body shot.
Ducreux missing with a left hand there. Helenius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Helenius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ducreux.
Ducreux lands a nice looking body kick.
Ducreux throws a body shot but no joy.
Ducreux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helenius throws the left hand but Ducreux avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Ducreux. Beautiful body shot.
Ducreux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Helenius misses its intended target.
Ducreux throws out a loose jab but Helenius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducreux throws the kick towards the body but Helenius avoids it.
Ducreux lands a nice looking kick to the body. Helenius takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ducreux throws a looping overhand right but Helenius ducks down to avoid it.
Ducreux looks to land a right hand but Helenius moved out of range.
Helenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ducreux.
The crowd cheers as Ducreux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Helenius doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducreux throws a right hand that Helenius ducks under and follows up with a left that Helenius also avoids with ease.
Ducreux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ducreux moves out of range of the strikes.
Helenius cracks Ducreux with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Helenius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helenius showed some decent athleticism there.
Helenius tries to pass to full mount but Ducreux defends it. #SUB#
Helenius wants to work for an arm triangle but Ducreux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helenius prevents Ducreux from improving his position.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but Ducreux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helenius to get the leverage. #SUB#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Ducreux is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Ducreux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helenius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Rupert Helenius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 39 - Adam vs Escobar
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.
Helenius throws an off balance right hand
and Ducreux counters with a stiff right hand.
Ducreux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ducreux.
Helenius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ducreux is able to avoid easily.
Helenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Helenius misses with an uppercut
and Ducreux counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Helenius.
Helenius moves out of range as Ducreux strikes.
Helenius looks to throw the jab but Ducreux is out of range.
Ducreux wants to land a leg kick but Helenius is out of range.
Helenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helenius scores with a leg kick.
Ducreux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ducreux cracks a nice hook into Helenius's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ducreux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helenius moves away.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Ducreux moved away.
Ducreux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducreux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ducreux's head backwards.
Ducreux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Helenius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Helenius staying out of range there.
Ducreux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ducreux just misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helenius throws a hook but Ducreux avoids it easily.
Helenius cracks Ducreux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Helenius misses the target.
Ducreux throws a lazy right hand but Helenius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Helenius misses.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Helenius throws a big counter combination but Ducreux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Helenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Helenius throws a solid leg kick but Ducreux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helenius.
Ducreux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helenius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ducreux doesn't seem bothered though.
Ducreux walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
A nice leg kick from Helenius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Helenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ducreux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius connects with a single shot there.
Helenius avoids the body shot from Ducreux.
#T2#
Helenius misses with a left hand
and Ducreux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius connects with an inside leg kick.
Ducreux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ducreux looks to land a right hand but Helenius moved out of range.
Ducreux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helenius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ducreux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Helenius rather than just go for the knockout.
Helenius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ducreux is out of range.
Helenius 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.
Helenius tries to score with a low kick but Ducreux moves his leg out of the way.
Ducreux was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helenius.
Ducreux looks to land a right hand but Helenius moved out of range.
Helenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ducreux slips under a jab.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Ducreux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Ducreux.
Ducreux connects with a solid leg kick.
Helenius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ducreux.
Ducreux feints and then cracks Helenius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helenius down.
Helenius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helenius throwing a counter right hand but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Ducreux throws a lazy right hand but Helenius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Helenius - just one landing. #T3#
Ducreux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ducreux misses the jab.
Ducreux checks the leg kick.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ducreux's head backwards.
Helenius blocks a jab.
Ducreux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ducreux misses.
Ducreux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helenius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ducreux under the eye.
Helenius throws a chopping leg kick but Ducreux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ducreux throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Ducreux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Helenius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ducreux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helenius on the side of the head.
Helenius swings for the body but Ducreux moves out of range.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ducreux throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius looks to land a left hand but Ducreux moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Ducreux swings for the body but Helenius moves out of range.
Helenius lands a head shot.
Helenius tries to work over Ducreux's front leg with a kick but Ducreux checks it.
Helenius throws out a loose jab but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducreux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ducreux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helenius.
Ducreux swings for the body but Helenius moves out of range.
Ducreux connects with an inside leg kick.
Ducreux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ducreux is looking to slow Helenius down with leg kicks.
Ducreux moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
Helenius looks to land a combination but Ducreux avoids it well.
Ducreux slips under a jab from Helenius.
Jab, jab by Helenius - just one landing.
A nice leg kick from Ducreux, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Ducreux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helenius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ducreux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Helenius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ducreux finds it's way round the side to connect with Helenius's head.
Nice defenses there by Helenius.
Helenius misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph Ducreux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Helenius missing with a left hand there. Ducreux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ducreux throws a leg kick which misses Helenius's front leg but catches the back leg as Helenius tries to avoid it.
A big left from Helenius misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ducreux checks a leg kick.
Good work by Ducreux as he checks the leg kick.
Helenius backing away here, and Ducreux unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Helenius misses.
Helenius blocks a low kick nicely.
Helenius throws a head kick but Ducreux moves out of range.
Helenius throws out a loose jab but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ducreux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ducreux lands a front kick.
Helenius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ducreux doesn't seem bothered though.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Helenius.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Ducreux.
Ducreux throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Ducreux blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Helenius misses its intended target.
Ducreux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helenius connects with a looping right hand.
Helenius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Ducreux moves out of range of the leg kick from Helenius.
Ducreux feints a counter leg kick.
Helenius tries to work over Ducreux's front leg with a kick but Ducreux checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ducreux! But no joy.
Helenius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helenius misses with a looping left.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ducreux is trying to counter with his kicks.
Helenius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helenius slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Helenius.
Ducreux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ducreux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Helenius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ducreux checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ducreux! But no joy.
Helenius throws a solid leg kick but Ducreux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helenius.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ducreux tries to land a front kick but Helenius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Helenius thumps Ducreux with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Helenius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducreux misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Ducreux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Helenius missing with a left hand there. Ducreux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helenius checks a leg kick.
Helenius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Ducreux is just out of range.
Ducreux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Ducreux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ducreux throws a shot from downtown. Helenius moves away and avoids it.
Ducreux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ducreux throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Helenius. Those never looked like landing.
Ducreux misses with a body kick.
Ducreux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
Ducreux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Ducreux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ducreux.
Helenius thows a leg kick but Ducreux checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ducreux missing with a left hand there. Helenius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ducreux swings for the body but Helenius moves out of range.
#T3#
Ducreux checks a low kick from Helenius.
Ducreux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helenius.
Ducreux counters with a body kick.
Helenius throws a hook to the side of Ducreux's head but Ducreux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helenius lands the left hand.
Ducreux thows a body kick. Helenius tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Helenius scores with a hook to the body. Ducreux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Helenius misses the jab.
Ducreux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ducreux connects with a looping right hand.
Helenius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ducreux.
Helenius moves away from the strike by Ducreux.
Helenius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ducreux throws a head kick that Helenius semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius lands a nice shot that snaps Ducreux's head back.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ducreux.
Helenius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Ducreux moves out of range easily.
Helenius misses the shot to the body.
Helenius throws a low kick but Ducreux moves out of range easily.
Helenius throws an off balance right hand
and Ducreux counters with a nice uppercut.
Ducreux connects with an inside leg kick.
Ducreux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helenius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ducreux.
A leg kick checked by Helenius.
Helenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Ducreux slips under a jab from Helenius.
Helenius connects with a single shot there.
Helenius tries to land a leg kick but Ducreux saw it coming and moves away.
Helenius lands a leg kick that knocks Ducreux off balance momentarily.
Helenius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ducreux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Helenius misses.
Ducreux throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
A slow jab from Ducreux misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helenius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ducreux is able to avoid easily.
Helenius tries to work over Ducreux's front leg with a kick but Ducreux checks it.
Ducreux just misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ducreux throws a body punch but Helenius moves out of range.
Helenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Ducreux.
Ducreux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helenius.
Helenius looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ducreux swings for the body but Helenius moves out of range.
Helenius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ducreux keeps Helenius at a distance using the push kick.
Ducreux scoring well with a low kick there.
Ducreux moves out of range of the leg kick from Helenius.
Some bone on bone action there as Ducreux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Ducreux. Those never looked like landing.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Ducreux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Ducreux - just one landing.
Helenius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Ducreux misses its intended target.
Helenius misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Ducreux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ducreux tries to land a leg kick but Helenius saw it coming and moves away.
Ducreux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ducreux misses with a looping right.
Helenius jabs at Ducreux's body.
Helenius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ducreux doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Ducreux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ducreux swings for the body but Helenius moves out of range.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Ducreux throws a hook but Helenius blocks it.
Helenius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ducreux looks to score with a jab to the body but Helenius is just out of range.
Helenius throws a front kick aimed at Ducreux's knee but Ducreux avoids it well.
Helenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helenius throws an overhand right that lands on Ducreux's shoulder, as Ducreux tries to avoid the shot.
Ducreux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helenius stuns Ducreux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ducreux scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Ducreux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helenius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducreux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helenius moves out of range as Ducreux throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ducreux blocks the leg kick.
Ducreux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helenius. Helenius obviously looking to wear him down.
Helenius thuds a left hand into Ducreux's body.
Ducreux throws a hook to the side of Helenius's head but Helenius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Helenius coming out on top.
Helenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ducreux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ducreux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helenius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helenius slips under a jab.
Ducreux wants to slow Helenius down by chopping away at his legs.
Ducreux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Helenius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ducreux scrambles back to his feet.
Ducreux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ducreux looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Helenius scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Helenius.
Helenius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helenius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ducreux throws a hook to the side of Helenius's head but Helenius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ducreux lands a jab to Helenius's midsection.
Ducreux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Helenius takes one on the button.
Ducreux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helenius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Helenius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ducreux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helenius tried to score with a low kick but Ducreux checks it.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux defending well as Helenius loads up on a big left hand.
Ducreux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helenius.
Ducreux misses the shot to the body.
Ducreux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Helenius feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Ducreux lands the left hand.
Helenius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ducreux is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ducreux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ducreux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ducreux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helenius misses with a low kick.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot.
Ducreux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helenius misses with a leg kick
and Ducreux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ducreux lands a front kick.
Helenius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius's corner calls for a 1-2. Helenius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ducreux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ducreux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Helenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ducreux slips under a jab from Helenius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius throws a lazy right hand but Ducreux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ducreux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Helenius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ducreux throws a low kick, looking for Helenius's leg but Helenius calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph Ducreux.
Well Ducreux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Joseph Ducreux!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch successfully.
Helenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Helenius.
Ortega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Helenius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Helenius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helenius tries a head kick but it misses.
Helenius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Helenius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helenius looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Helenius misses.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helenius as he avoids it easily.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Helenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Helenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Helenius.
Ortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Helenius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius looks to land a combination but Ortega avoids it well.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helenius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega defending well as Helenius loads up on a big left hand. #T1##CL2#
Ortega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Helenius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ortega to keep the fight standing.
Helenius tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Helenius back against the cage.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Ortega. #BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helenius throws a good cross that connects.
Helenius throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Ortega with the counter takedown but Helenius avoids it easily.
Rupert Helenius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Helenius misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Helenius - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Ortega has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Helenius regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helenius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega is pushing down on Helenius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helenius is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ortega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Helenius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Ortega is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Helenius is looking for a sweep.
Ortega sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Helenius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Helenius is not content to let Ortega control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ortega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back!
Ortega wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
Ortega has the hooks in. Helenius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ortega's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Helenius defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ortega's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius trying to control the action but Ortega just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Ortega really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Helenius.
Ortega misses with punches from the back.
Ortega just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ortega wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
Helenius rolls, trying to escape but Ortega keeps control of the position.
Helenius breaks Ortega's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Helenius is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Helenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
It appears Helenius was looking to counter with a kick there.
Helenius misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Helenius.
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helenius misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Ortega counters with a single leg into guard. Helenius didn't expect that. #SUB#
Helenius working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.
Helenius keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.#SUB#
Helenius is looking for a triangle but Ortega pushes his legs off easily.
Noah Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helenius can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Helenius wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ortega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helenius sees it coming and defends easily.
Helenius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ortega wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Ortega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Helenius!
Helenius taking shots to the head.
Ortega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Helenius tries to hold on but Ortega pushes him away.
Ortega tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helenius is looking to escape.
Helenius slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Helenius is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Helenius is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Helenius tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Ortega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortega is pressing down on Helenius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helenius is holding on for now.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helenius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Helenius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helenius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortega controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ortega.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Ortega does no damage.
Helenius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega moves out of range as Helenius throws a body kick.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Rupert Helenius is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega moves forwards but Helenius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega fails to land the takedown.
Helenius throws a good cross that connects.
Helenius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Helenius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ortega swings for the body but Helenius moves out of range.
Ortega lands with an overhand left.
Ortega throws the kick towards the body but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Helenius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helenius looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Helenius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Helenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Helenius scoring well with a low kick there.
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Helenius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortega scores with a nice right hand.
Helenius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Ortega lands with a right hand.
Helenius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ortega's hands.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Helenius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Helenius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Helenius continues to drive forward.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Helenius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Helenius clobbers Ortega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helenius scores with a head kick. Ortega tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Helenius scores with a jab to the head.
Helenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega's head backwards.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Helenius throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Ortega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helenius's guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Helenius working a defensive guard here.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ortega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helenius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortega has managed to get both his arms back between Helenius's legs - danger averted.
Ortega stands up over Helenius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.#SUB#
Helenius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.
Ortega passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Helenius.
I think Helenius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius wins by majority decision!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 23 - McWrestler vs Morrison
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Helenius is just out of range.
Helenius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yrkje at a distance.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yrkje works Helenius's body with a nice hook.
Yrkje moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yrkje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helenius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helenius moves out of range as Yrkje strikes.
Helenius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut. Helenius saw that one coming.
Yrkje throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Helenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yrkje counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Helenius misses.
Yrkje takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yrkje lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helenius's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helenius thuds a left hand into Yrkje's body.
Helenius misses with a few strikes there.
Helenius moves out of range as Yrkje strikes.
Helenius with a nice calf kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Helenius 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.
Yrkje scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Yrkje.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Yrkje.
Yrkje will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yrkje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helenius.
Yrkje quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Helenius with a jab.
Yrkje's corner calls for a 1-2. Yrkje obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yrkje misses with a straight left.
Helenius misses with a low kick.
Helenius tests Yrkje's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
Yrkje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
An attempted straight right counter from Yrkje misses the target.
Helenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yrkje.
Yrkje throws out a loose jab but Helenius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje throws an overhand right that lands on Helenius's shoulder, as Helenius tries to avoid the shot.
Helenius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yrkje takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helenius throws out a powerful jab.
Yrkje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helenius.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yrkje is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Helenius misses its intended target.
Yrkje throws a big counter combination but Helenius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yrkje swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yrkje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Helenius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yrkje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helenius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yrkje blocks it well.
Yrkje lands a nice shot that snaps Helenius's head back.
Helenius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yrkje.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
Yrkje takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yrkje lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yrkje.
It looked like Yrkje wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Helenius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Helenius lands with a nice combination. Yrkje backs away looking to recover.
Helenius motions for Yrkje to come forward. Helenius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yrkje tries a low kick but Helenius avoids it.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Helenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yrkje.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Helenius. Yrkje does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Yrkje counters with a quick kick to the body but Helenius blocks it.
Yrkje moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yrkje's head backwards.
Helenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yrkje cracks Helenius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Helenius does it's job there.
Helenius throws a low kick but Yrkje moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Helenius.
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helenius. That's going to slow Yrkje down.
Helenius misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters with a good low kick that Helenius was not able to check.
Helenius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yrkje had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yrkje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
Yrkje swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Yrkje.
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!
Yrkje with a nice cross.
Crunch! Helenius slams his shin into Yrkje's torso.
Helenius misses with a straight right.
Yrkje appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Helenius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helenius.#T4#
Yrkje thumps Helenius with a low kick.
A big right from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yrkje takes one on the button.
Helenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
Helenius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Helenius. #KD#
Yrkje cracks Helenius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yrkje has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Helenius to stand back up!#ROC#Helenius is rocked!
Helenius digs a good body shot into Yrkje's ribs.
Helenius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yrkje moves out of range of the body kick from Helenius.
A telegraphed right hand from Yrkje misses the target.
It seemed like Helenius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helenius misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Yrkje counters with a nice right hand that sends Helenius toppling to the canvas! Helenius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yrkje finish him?!
Helenius is still on wobbly legs! Can Yrkje finish him?
Yrkje misses with a looping left.
Helenius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yrkje misses with a hook. Helenius ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Helenius stuns Yrkje with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yrkje motions for Helenius to come forward. Yrkje throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yrkje closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Helenius out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby Keith Yrkje!
A relieved looking Toby Keith Yrkje 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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Event:
BB 16 - Paris vs Tavares
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Roumain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helenius counters with a leg kick.
Helenius avoids the body shot from Roumain .
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Roumain moves out of range easily.
Roumain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roumain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Helenius.
Helenius moves away from the strike by Roumain .
An attempted straight right counter from Helenius misses the target.
Helenius throws the kick towards the body but Roumain avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roumain ! But no joy.
Roumain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roumain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helenius's head.
A big right from Helenius misses.
Roumain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Roumain .
Roumain throws a head kick but Helenius moves out of range.
Roumain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helenius throws a leg kick
and Roumain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Roumain tries to keep at a distance but Helenius has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roumain digs a right hand underneath Helenius's ribcage. Helenius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helenius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Helenius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roumain swings wildly with an uppercut but Helenius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumain misses with a punch to the body.
Helenius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Roumain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumain misses with the head strike.
Roumain misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Helenius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roumain uses from the top position. #SUB#
Helenius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roumain is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Helenius.
Helenius seems a little lost for a moment, as Roumain dominates the positioning.
Helenius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helenius sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Roumain passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Helenius can't do much from the bottom here.
Helenius is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Helenius tries to bench press Roumain off him but Roumain keeps the position.
Helenius struggling a bit here.
Helenius is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Roumain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A shot to the liver by Roumain . Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Helenius throws a push kick but Roumain slaps the foot to one side.
Roumain lands a nice looking body shot.
Helenius wants to clinch.
Roumain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helenius.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Helenius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roumain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helenius.
Helenius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Helenius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roumain back to the cage. Helenius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roumain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Roumain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roumain throws a right and a left that Helenius avoids nicely.
Helenius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roumain .
Roumain throws a body punch but Helenius moves out of range.
As Roumain looks to move away, Helenius throws a big counter combo but Roumain just gets out of the way.
Roumain throws a lazy uppercut
and Roumain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Helenius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helenius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roumain takes a swing at Helenius's ribcage but misses.
Helenius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roumain misses with an uppercut
and Helenius counters with a nice uppercut.
Roumain connects with a looping right hand.
Helenius throws a hook but Roumain avoids it easily.
Roumain moves out of range of the body kick.
Roumain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Helenius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helenius.
Helenius is looking to slow Roumain down with leg kicks.
Helenius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Helenius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roumain takes a step back to recover.
Roumain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helenius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helenius tries to score with a low kick but Roumain moves his leg out of the way.
A left and a right from Helenius both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roumain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helenius moves away.
Helenius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nelson Roumain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roumain wants to clinch.
Roumain throws a hook but Helenius blocks it.
Helenius blocks the body kick.
Helenius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roumain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Helenius cracks Roumain with a good jab.
A left lands for Helenius.
Nelson Roumain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roumain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roumain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roumain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roumain .
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Roumain saw that one coming.
Helenius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roumain if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Roumain .
Roumain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helenius fakes the leg kick and cracks Roumain in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Roumain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Helenius doesn't seem phased though.
Roumain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roumain throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
It looked like Helenius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roumain .#T1#
Helenius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roumain checks a leg kick.
Roumain tries to work over Helenius's front leg with a kick but Helenius checks it.
Roumain is looking to clinch.
Roumain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roumain misses with a wild body shot.
Roumain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roumain .
Roumain throws a shot to the body.
Roumain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Helenius.
Roumain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helenius.#CL#
Helenius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roumain , pushing him back against the cage.
Helenius tries to pull guard but Roumain holds him up against the cage and eventually Helenius drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Helenius manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roumain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Helenius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roumain tries to stand but Helenius is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Roumain advances to half guard.
Roumain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helenius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Roumain stalling.
Helenius wants to get back to full guard but Roumain has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roumain controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Helenius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roumain controlling his opponent.
Helenius regains half guard.#T4#
Roumain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Helenius looking for subs from the bottom but Roumain mounts him!
Roumain controlling his opponent.
Helenius can't escape the position.
Helenius is working hard here to advance position.
Roumain avoids the attempt from Helenius to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Roumain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Helenius. That snapped Roumain 's head back.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roumain is out of range.
Roumain is looking to chop away at Helenius's legs.
Helenius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Helenius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roumain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Helenius misses.
Roumain throws a nice head kick!
Roumain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helenius.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Helenius.
Roumain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Helenius gets tackled into the cage by Roumain . Roumain maintains the clinch. #BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Helenius instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helenius prevents a body shot from Roumain . #BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roumain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Helenius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helenius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Roumain .
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helenius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roumain cracks Helenius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Helenius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roumain under the eye.
Helenius lands with an uppercut that bounces Roumain off the cage and back into range.
Helenius is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Roumain . Those never looked like landing.
Roumain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Helenius's hands.
Helenius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roumain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Roumain .
Roumain misses with a hook.
Helenius throwing a counter right hand but Roumain manages to avoid it.
Helenius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roumain .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Helenius misses the target.
Helenius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roumain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helenius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Roumain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Helenius misses with a hook.
Roumain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roumain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helenius.
Roumain misses with a series of wild punches.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roumain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roumain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roumain scores with a nice body kick.
Roumain lands with an uppercut that bounces Helenius off the cage and back into range.
Helenius throws a wild body kick that Roumain sees coming a mile off.
Roumain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helenius wants to clinch.
Roumain swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Roumain throws an overhand right that lands on Helenius's shoulder, as Helenius tries to avoid the shot.
Roumain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helenius doesn't seem bothered though.
Helenius motions for Roumain to come forward. Helenius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roumain throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roumain lands a jab.
Helenius slips under a jab from Roumain .
Helenius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roumain manages to circle out of the way.
Roumain lands a nice looking body kick.
Roumain tries to work over Helenius's front leg with a kick but Helenius checks it.
Helenius throwing a counter right hand but Roumain manages to avoid it.
Helenius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roumain .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roumain checks a leg kick.
Helenius misses with a leg kick
and Roumain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roumain dodges the punch combination from Helenius.
Roumain 's corner calls for a 1-2. Roumain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Roumain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Helenius doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson Roumain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Helenius misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roumain checks a low kick from Helenius.
Helenius misses with a body shot.
Roumain 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.
Roumain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helenius throws a jab when Roumain was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Helenius.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses.
Roumain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roumain works over Helenius's head and body with a nice combination.
Roumain thumps Helenius with a low kick.
Helenius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the liver by Roumain . Beautiful body shot.
Roumain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helenius wants to clinch up but Roumain keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roumain misses with the combination.
Helenius digs a good hook to Roumain 's body.
Roumain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Roumain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roumain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Nelson Roumain !
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Nelson Roumain !
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Nelson Roumain !
Nelson Roumain wins by unanimous decision!
Nelson Roumain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BB 7 - Kong vs Helenius
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Helenius throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helenius but Helenius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.
Helenius tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Kong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Helenius is looking for a sweep.
Kong scores with punches from side control.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helenius keeps working.
Helenius is looking to reverse the position.
Helenius keeps trying to improve his position.
Kong taking a break here but Helenius is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Kong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helenius is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helenius trying to control here.
Kong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helenius!
Kong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helenius's face.
Helenius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Kong goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Helenius turns into him and now he's in Kong's guard.
#T2#
Kong trying to control the position.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving. #SUB#
Helenius sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kong doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Helenius paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kong - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hong Kong!
Hong Kong retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Hong Kong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Helenius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helenius blocks a jab.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Helenius misses the target.
Helenius throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helenius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Helenius lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk tries to work over Helenius's front leg with a kick but Helenius checks it.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helenius can pounce on him.
Helenius checks a low kick from Hawk.
Helenius misses with the body kick
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
Helenius misses with a body shot.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Helenius connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helenius.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Good work by Helenius as he checks the leg kick.
Helenius slips a jab from Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk throws a big counter combination but Helenius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Helenius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Helenius lands.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Helenius.
Helenius misses with a body shot
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Helenius had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Helenius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Helenius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Helenius sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Helenius.
Good work by Hawk as he checks the leg kick.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Helenius avoided it.
Helenius throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Good shot there by Helenius.
Helenius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Helenius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Helenius scores with a kick to the body.
Hawk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawk tests Helenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawk throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
An inside leg kick lands from Helenius.
Helenius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawk counters with a left to the body.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Helenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Helenius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hawk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Helenius slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helenius lands the left hand.
Hawk moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Helenius lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Helenius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helenius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helenius slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Helenius lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Helenius misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hawk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Helenius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Hawk tries to land a body kick
and Helenius makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawk really felt that one!#T1#
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helenius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helenius. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Helenius slips under a jab from Hawk.
Helenius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Helenius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawk.
Helenius sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Helenius throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rupert Helenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Helenius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Helenius.
Helenius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helenius misses with a head kick.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helenius has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Helenius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Helenius throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!
Hawk lands with a hook. Helenius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helenius lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Helenius.#T3#
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helenius.
Helenius digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Helenius throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helenius lands a leg kick that knocks Hawk off balance momentarily.
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Helenius counters with a three punch combo that has Hawk backing up. Hawk nods at Helenius to acknowledge the strikes.
Helenius lands with an overhand left.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helenius.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Helenius flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawk steps away.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
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!
A head kick by Helenius misses
and Hawk counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Helenius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helenius moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Helenius moves away and avoids it.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Helenius.
Hawk moves forwards but Helenius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Helenius scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawk should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helenius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Hawk.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Helenius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helenius lands a jab.
Helenius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Helenius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helenius scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Helenius. #T1#
Helenius moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Helenius misses with a body kick.
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Helenius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Helenius tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Helenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Hawk takes a swing at Helenius's ribcage but misses.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Helenius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Helenius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Helenius lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
Helenius lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Helenius lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helenius. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well,Hawk is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helenius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helenius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helenius scores with a decent looking hook.
Helenius's corner calls for a 1-2. Helenius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helenius tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.#T3#
Helenius pushes Hawk away with a front kick.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Helenius loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.#CL#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helenius scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helenius prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helenius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Hawk.
A head punch on the inside from Helenius fails to land.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawk.
A head punch on the inside from Helenius fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helenius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hawk. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Helenius's ribcage. Helenius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helenius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Hawk is pushing Helenius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Helenius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Helenius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helenius has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk tries a body shot but Helenius blocks it.
Hawk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Helenius working aggressively here.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Helenius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Helenius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Helenius.
A low kick from Helenius misses
and Cortez counters with a thumping low kick.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helenius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Helenius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helenius connects with a leg kick.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Helenius's shoulder, as Helenius tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez wants to slow Helenius down by chopping away at his legs.
Helenius tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Helenius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Cortez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helenius.
A slow jab from Helenius misses its intended target.
Cortez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Helenius lands with a nice body punch.
Cortez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Helenius misses the shot to the body.
Cortez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Helenius.
Cortez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Helenius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helenius. That's going to slow Cortez down.
Nice shot by Helenius.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Helenius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helenius thuds his right hand into Cortez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Helenius is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Helenius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helenius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Helenius!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helenius looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming. #T2#
Helenius lands with a nice body kick.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helenius.
Helenius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helenius wants to clinch but Cortez slips to the side
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Helenius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Helenius is looking to slow Cortez down with leg kicks.
Helenius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helenius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Helenius tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez digs a good body shot into Helenius's ribs.
Cortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Helenius.
#T3#
Cortez throws a low kick, looking for Helenius's leg but Helenius calmly moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Cortez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Helenius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helenius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Helenius throws a quick counter head kick but Cortez was just out of range.
Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Helenius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez.
Cortez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helenius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helenius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cortez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helenius's knee momentarily.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez lands with a slapping head kick.
Cortez ducks right into an uppercut from Helenius. #T4#
Cortez lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cortez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helenius tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Helenius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helenius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Helenius.
A nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Helenius misses with a straight left.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Helenius is looking to slow Cortez down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez lands a head kick. Helenius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Helenius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helenius staying out of range there.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cortez walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
Helenius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Cortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Helenius is wise to it.
Helenius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
Helenius misses with a two punch combination.
Helenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Helenius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
Rupert Helenius is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helenius throws a head kick that Cortez semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius throws a leg kick but Cortez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Helenius throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helenius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Helenius digs a good body shot into Cortez's ribs.
Helenius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Helenius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helenius lands an overhand right.
Helenius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helenius manages to avoid it.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Helenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helenius tries to clinch up
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helenius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helenius thows a leg kick but Cortez checks it
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Helenius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Helenius.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Helenius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Helenius lands a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Helenius misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Cortez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helenius.#T3#
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helenius tries to work over Cortez's front leg with a kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius wants to clinch
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Helenius throws a leg kick but Cortez moved away.
A left lands for Helenius.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Helenius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cortez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cortez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good shot there by Helenius.
A head kick misses from Helenius.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Helenius avoids it with no problem.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez with a nice calf kick.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Helenius moves out of range easily. #T4#
Helenius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helenius misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Helenius misses with a leg kick
and Cortez counters with a body kick that stops Helenius in his tracks momentarily.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Helenius moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Helenius misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helenius checks a leg kick.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helenius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortez.
Helenius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Helenius avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Helenius throws a quick counter head kick but Cortez was just out of range.
Helenius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Helenius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cortez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cortez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helenius with a nice cross.
Helenius thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez.
A low kick lands for Helenius.
Helenius slips a jab from Cortez.
Helenius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Helenius connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius misses with a straight right.
Cortez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helenius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cortez's head backwards.
Cortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Helenius with a nice cross.
Helenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Helenius moves into the clinch successfully.
Cortez scores with a shot to the side of Helenius's head.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heleniuss head.
Helenius tries to pull guard but Cortez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heleniuss head.
Cortez lands a nice uppercut.
Helenius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helenius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helenius prevents a body shot from Cortez.
Helenius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helenius fails to pull guard.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helenius.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cortez.
Helenius misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Helenius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cortez trying to control the position but instead, Helenius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cortez into the cage.
A hook to the body from Cortez.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helenius tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Helenius back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Helenius. #BC#
Helenius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helenius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Helenius forces Cortez back against the cage and clinches.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Helenius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Helenius backwards.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helenius is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortez has double underhooks. #BC#
Helenius manages to break the clinch.
Helenius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cortez.#T3#
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Helenius misses with an uppercut
and Helenius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Helenius. Those never looked like landing.
Helenius misses with a right hand
and Cortez counters with a good low kick that Helenius was not able to check.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez blocks the body kick.
Helenius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helenius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius darts in trying to clinch
and Cortez counters with a leg kick.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius is looking to counter the offense by Cortez and move into the clinch.
Helenius misses with a low kick. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Helenius. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez keeps Helenius at a distance using the push kick.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Helenius.
And Cortez responds with a good body kick, but Helenius manages to step out the way in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Helenius does no damage.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helenius scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick from Cortez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez with a nice cross.
Helenius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helenius misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ubaldo Cortez.
I think Helenius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BLAZE IT UP! 1
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Helenius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chumbo throws a body punch but Helenius moves out of range.
A slow jab from Helenius misses its intended target.
Helenius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chumbo on the side of the head.
Helenius connects with a leg kick.
Chumbo connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Chumbo 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.
Chumbo with a nice head shot there.
Chumbo trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chumbo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chumbo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chumbo throwing strikes from guard but Helenius blocks nicely.
Chumbo trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chumbo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chumbo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helenius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chumbo looking to sit in guard and control but Helenius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Helenius trying to control but Chumbo is working from the bottom.
Chumbo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chumbo looking to control.
Helenius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Chumbo keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helenius won't allow Chumbo to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chumbo is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Helenius throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Chumbo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Helenius trying to control the position here.
Helenius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helenius controls Chumbo momentarily but Chumbo frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Helenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chumbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chumbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chumbo works over Helenius with some ground and pound from guard.
Chumbo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helenius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helenius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chumbo with a nice head shot there.
Chumbo throws a big elbow that misses.
Helenius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chumbo is in close to Helenius's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Chumbo stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Helenius throws up his legs and catches Chumbo in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Chumbo tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Helenius! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rupert Helenius!
A relieved looking Rupert Helenius 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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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
#CL#
Adesanya rushes Helenius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helenius gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Helenius lands a left hand.
Adesanya lands a body punch.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike.
Helenius wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
#BC2#
Helenius manages to break the clinch.
Helenius throws a low kick but Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Helenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Helenius with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helenius looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Helenius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adesanya. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Helenius.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Adesanya ducks down to avoid it.
Helenius keeps the fight on the outside.
Helenius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Helenius is having none of it.
Helenius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adesanya.
Helenius dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Helenius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
Helenius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adesanya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helenius counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Adesanya misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya checks a low kick from Helenius.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Helenius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Helenius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adesanya doesn't seem phased though.
Adesanya moves out of range as Helenius throws a body kick.
Helenius misses with a straight right.
Adesanya avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius connects with an inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Adesanya moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Adesanya misses its target.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
#T3#
Helenius avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adesanya.
Helenius gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Helenius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Helenius slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Helenius moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Helenius.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helenius dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helenius is looking to chop away at Adesanya's legs.
A punch combination from Adesanya misses. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helenius misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adesanya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helenius can pounce on him.
Helenius scores with a nice right hand.
Helenius lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Adesanya falls backwards - clearly groggy! Helenius dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St. Georges , as that shot connected.
Helenius swings away with a body shot that misses
and St. Georges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helenius throws a low kick but it's checked well by St. Georges .
Helenius misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Helenius as he connects with a hook.
St. Georges lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Helenius at a distance.
Helenius has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
St. Georges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helenius throws a hook to the side of St. Georges 's head but St. Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Helenius is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helenius. St. Georges does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges . Helenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helenius walks into a straight right hand from St. Georges .
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
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!
A good leg kick by St. Georges .
Helenius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
St. Georges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from St. Georges . #T1#
Nice strikes from St. Georges there.
St. Georges seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helenius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helenius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St. Georges is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St. Georges definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helenius gets full guard.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a triangle here but St. Georges uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
St. Georges working the ground and pound but Helenius is defending the strikes.
Helenius is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
You can see the frustration on Helenius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St. Georges working the body and head with strikes.
St. Georges working the ground and pound.
Helenius tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Helenius struggling a bit here.
Helenius is looking to regain half guard here but St. Georges keeps moving and retains side control.
Helenius is not content to let St. Georges control the position.
St. Georges with the ground and pound but Helenius regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nice strikes from St. Georges there.
St. Georges slips a nice elbow through Helenius's hands, connecting with Helenius's forehead.
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Helenius is defending the position. #T4#
St. Georges missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Helenius is refusing to be controlled, as St. Georges sits in half guard.
St. Georges throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St. Georges is keen to just control but Helenius is a slippery customer.
St. Georges is stalling here. Helenius is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! St. Georges seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Helenius has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Helenius is trying to get an arm triangle but St. Georges is defending well. #SUB2#
Helenius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Helenius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam St. Georges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
St. Georges cracks Helenius with a good jab.
Helenius slips under a jab.
St. Georges jabs Helenius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helenius looks to land a right hand but St. Georges moved out of range.
St. Georges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helenius.
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Helenius.
St. Georges throws a big counter combination but Helenius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Helenius lands with a cross.
St. Georges fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helenius misses with a two punch combination.
St. Georges throws a looping overhand right but Helenius ducks down to avoid it.
Helenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Helenius misses the target.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Helenius misses.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
St. Georges thuds a left hand into Helenius's body.#T1#
Helenius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Helenius throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range.
Helenius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St. Georges throws a big counter combination but Helenius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Helenius takes a swing at St. Georges 's ribcage but misses.
Helenius throws a leg kick which misses St. Georges 's front leg but catches the back leg as St. Georges tries to avoid it.
St. Georges misses with a body shot.
St. Georges misses with a straight left.
St. Georges slips a jab and a cross from Helenius.
St. Georges shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helenius throws a counter combo.
A jab lands there for St. Georges .
St. Georges scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helenius throws a front kick aimed at St. Georges 's knee but St. Georges avoids it well.
Helenius throws a poor cross that misses
and Helenius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
St. Georges drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helenius manages to get back to half guard.
Helenius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Helenius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.
Helenius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges won't allow Helenius to sweep him here. #T3#
St. Georges trying to control but Helenius is working from the bottom.
St. Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Helenius.
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
St. Georges postures up in Helenius's guard and throws a big left but Helenius blocks it.
St. Georges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Helenius wants to sweep but no luck.
St. Georges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St. Georges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helenius trying to keep a closed guard but St. Georges is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Helenius moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St. Georges makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St. Georges throws out a loose jab but Helenius uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius lands with a hook. St. Georges tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
St. Georges moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Nice defenses there by St. Georges .
Helenius throws a sloppy body shot
enabling St. Georges to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helenius scores with a jab to the jaw.
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
St. Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Helenius.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. St. Georges moves away and avoids it.
St. Georges lands with a hook. Helenius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
St. Georges shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helenius as he avoids it easily.
Helenius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam St. Georges dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
St. Georges misses with a left hand
and Helenius counters with a straight right hand.
Liam St. Georges is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Georges thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helenius misses with a body punch
and St. Georges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
St. Georges scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Helenius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Helenius has his foot on St. Georges 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St. Georges works his way back into a safe position though.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.
St. Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Helenius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges trying to control the position.
#T1#
Helenius passes into half guard.
St. Georges regains full guard. Nicely done.
St. Georges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helenius on the ground.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helenius trying to control the pace.
St. Georges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
St. Georges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Helenius is pushing down on St. Georges 's leg trying to pass to half guard. St. Georges is fighting to maintain full guard but Helenius has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helenius wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is defending well.
Helenius trying to advance position but St. Georges counters by regaining guard.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
St. Georges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Helenius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St. Georges defends it easily.#T3#
St. Georges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Helenius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St. Georges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helenius works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
St. Georges is sitting in close to Helenius's body. Helenius has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! St. Georges is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, St. Georges is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Helenius.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BBFC 7: Bitch Vs. Krutel
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
St. Georges looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St. Georges throws a big shot that misses.
Helenius lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Liam St. Georges has been cut.
Helenius connects with a good right hand that stumbles St. Georges . St. Georges circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
St. Georges misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Helenius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helenius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St. Georges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St. Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helenius misses with a leg kick
and St. Georges counters with a stiff right hand.
Helenius misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick lands for Helenius.
St. Georges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helenius throws a wild body kick that St. Georges sees coming a mile off.#TD#
St. Georges scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Helenius tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
Helenius manages to get to full guard.
St. Georges with a nice head shot there.#T1#
St. Georges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Helenius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St. Georges .
St. Georges is looking to work some ground and pound but Helenius has wrist control.
St. Georges is looking to work some ground and pound but Helenius has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
St. Georges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helenius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Helenius is looking to pass St. Georges 's guard but actually St. Georges recovers to full guard.
St. Georges is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Helenius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Helenius wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Helenius is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
St. Georges pulls Helenius in close to his closed guard and prevents Helenius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helenius would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
St. Georges trying to control the position here. #T3#
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Helenius won't allow St. Georges to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St. Georges shoots for a double leg takedown but Helenius sprawls well. He's pushed St. Georges 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Helenius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helenius there as he acknowledges the shot.
St. Georges 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helenius under the eye.#T4#
St. Georges moves forwards but Helenius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
St. Georges misses with a body shot.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St. Georges throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges .
Helenius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
St. Georges misses with a low kick.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges .
Helenius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St. Georges .
Helenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St. Georges .
Helenius slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helenius slips a straight right by St. Georges .
St. Georges lands with a cross.
Helenius lands with a nice combination. St. Georges backs away looking to recover.
Helenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam St. Georges will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam St. Georges 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for St. Georges .
Helenius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helenius misses the jab.
Helenius wants to land a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range.
Rupert Helenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St. Georges misses with a straight left.
Helenius throws out a counter right but St. Georges avoids it with no problem.
Helenius misses with a series of wild punches.
St. Georges bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Helenius's head backwards.
Helenius thows a leg kick but St. Georges checks it
and St. Georges counters with a one-two to the body.
Helenius stuffs the takedown attempt from St. Georges . St. Georges gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St. Georges is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
St. Georges avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Helenius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Helenius throws a leg kick
and St. Georges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the body.
Helenius tries to bum rush St. Georges with a series of wild strikes but St. Georges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St. Georges looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
St. Georges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Helenius's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St. Georges pushes down on Helenius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St. Georges thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St. Georges wants to advance to full mount but Helenius doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St. Georges 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St. Georges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helenius on the ground.#T2#
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
Helenius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St. Georges manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Helenius wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
St. Georges trying to control the position.
St. Georges is pulling down on Helenius's head. It's preventing any offense from Helenius, at least for the moment.
St. Georges wants to sweep here but Helenius controlling him for the moment. #T3#
St. Georges is working hard here to advance position.
St. Georges seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Helenius wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Helenius drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St. Georges dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Helenius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Helenius wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St. Georges advances to half guard.
St. Georges is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St. Georges moves into full mount! Helenius won't be happy about that!
St. Georges has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helenius's face.
Helenius is looking to improve his position but St. Georges isn't that keen on the idea.
St. Georges lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
St. Georges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helenius can do to turn this around?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St. Georges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam St. Georges dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam St. Georges 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Helenius misses with a leg kick
and St. Georges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Helenius.
Nice defenses there by Helenius.
St. Georges getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helenius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St. Georges is able to avoid easily.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius slips a straight right by St. Georges .
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by St. Georges as he checks the leg kick.
St. Georges tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius lands a head kick. St. Georges smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St. Georges checks a leg kick nicely.
St. Georges needs to keep his hands up - Helenius had a free shot at his head there.
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Helenius moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Helenius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St. Georges throws out a loose jab but Helenius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helenius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helenius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges throws a looping overhand right but Helenius ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helenius! But no joy.
Helenius is looking to score with low kicks.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges throws a leg kick
and Helenius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helenius. That's going to slow St. Georges down.
Helenius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Helenius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
St. Georges throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helenius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St. Georges has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helenius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
St. Georges drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges working away.
Helenius sneaks back into half guard.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
St. Georges sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helenius defending well though.
Helenius is pressing down on St. Georges 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helenius working a defensive guard here.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
St. Georges lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Helenius has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Helenius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Helenius works his foot free and advances to mount.
St. Georges can't escape the position.
#T3#
St. Georges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
St. Georges defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Helenius.
St. Georges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helenius fails to advance to St. Georges 's back. #SUB2#
Helenius jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but St. Georges manages to avoid the submission attempt.
St. Georges is not content to let Helenius control the position.
Liam St. Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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.
St. Georges is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Helenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, St. Georges has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helenius but great work by St. Georges .
St. Georges takes a little break here. Helenius wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Helenius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St. Georges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rupert Helenius.
I think St. Georges has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
ROCK FC: Rookie Trials
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kersikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chester keeps the fight on the outside.
Chester tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chester has Kersikov pushed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chester prevents Kersikov from breaking the clinch.
Chester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chester is struggling to control the position.
Chester continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A bit of stalling here from Chester.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sterling Chester.#CL2#
Chester clinches up against the cage.
Chester is stalling here.
Chester has Kersikov pressed against the cage, preventing Kersikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Chester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 8:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 8:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Chester! |
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