Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 84
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Minoru Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Helpmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helpmann throws a front kick that sends Minoru Ii stumbling back into the cage.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Minoru Ii.
Helpmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Minoru Ii under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Helpmann avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
That kick from Helpmann tenderised Minoru Ii's leg. Minoru Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Minoru Ii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helpmann counters with a left to the body.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range.
Helpmann moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Helpmann counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Minoru Ii lands with a good body shot.
Minoru Ii throws a combination that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minoru Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Helpmann counters with a low kick, right behind Minoru Ii 's knee. #T2#
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minoru Ii at a distance.
Helpmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minoru Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Minoru Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Minoru Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Helpmann tries to land a body kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Minoru Ii misses with a double jab.
Helpmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii cracks a nice hook into Helpmann's ribs.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Helpmann.
Minoru Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Helpmann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Minoru Ii really felt that one!
Good standup being displayed there by Minoru Ii as he connects with a hook.
Minoru Ii looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Helpmann slips a jab from Minoru Ii.#T4#
Helpmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minoru Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helpmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
Helpmann misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minoru Ii. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
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#
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minoru Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Minoru Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Helpmann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Minoru Ii really felt that one!
Minoru Ii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Helpmann tries to bum rush Minoru Ii with a series of wild strikes but Minoru Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helpmann scores with a nice body kick.
Minoru Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helpmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helpmann misses with a hook
and Minoru Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helpmann feints and then cracks Minoru Ii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minoru Ii down.
Minoru Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Minoru Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helpmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Helpmann swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Helpmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Helpmann. Minoru Ii shrugs it off though.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Minoru Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
Helpmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by Helpmann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helpmann.
Helpmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Helpmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minoru Ii connects with a crisp jab.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minoru Ii throws out the jab.
Helpmann follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Helpmann throws a front kick that sends Minoru Ii stumbling back into the cage.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Minoru Ii finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Minoru Ii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Helpmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild combination.
Helpmann delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Helpmann rushes Minoru Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helpmann slowing the pace effectively.
Minoru Ii working aggressively here.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helpmann misses with some punches.
Helpmann can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
Minoru Ii being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Helpmann controls the action.
Helpmann misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helpmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Helpmann breaks from the clinch.
Minoru Ii blocks a leg kick.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
Minoru Ii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Minoru Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice body kick.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Helpmann tries to clinch but Minoru Ii moves away
and Minoru Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Helpmann's ribcage but misses.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected. #T3#
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch
and Helpmann counters with a good, hard body kick but Minoru Ii shrugs it off.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Helpmann coming out on top.
Minoru Ii throws a looping overhand right but Helpmann ducks down to avoid it.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann lands a jab to the head.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Helpmann misses with a low kick as Minoru Ii jumps back.#T4#
Helpmann looks to throw a body kick
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Minoru Ii walks into a jab.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Minoru Ii in the body.
Minoru Ii dips to his left and cracks Helpmann with an uppercut!
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Helpmann.
I've got Helpmann 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
A victorious Robert Helpmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 75
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helpmann. That's going to slow Minoru Ii down.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Helpmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Minoru Ii gets tackled into the cage by Helpmann. Helpmann maintains the clinch.
Minoru Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii pushes Helpmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Helpmann controls the action.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2##BC2#
Helpmann breaks the clinch.
Helpmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Minoru Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the body
and Minoru Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Minoru Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minoru Ii looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Helpmann is trying to counter with his kicks.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minoru Ii throws a jab when Helpmann was well out of range.
Helpmann throws the kick towards the body but Minoru Ii avoids it.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Helpmann moves out of range. #T4#
Minoru Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helpmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helpmann throws out a leg kick but Minoru Ii moves out of range and Helpmann only half commits.
Helpmann throws a body kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a hook but Minoru Ii avoids it easily.
Helpmann lands with a right hand.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that round.
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#
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann lands with an overhand left.
Helpmann misses with a hook.
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helpmann pushes Minoru Ii away with a front kick.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann misses with a body kick.
Minoru Ii staying out of range there.
Helpmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minoru Ii momentarily. #T1#
Minoru Ii 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.
Helpmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Minoru Ii clobbers Helpmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Helpmann thinks about the counter body kick.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping left.#T2#
Minoru Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helpmann.
Minoru Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Helpmann slams his shin into Minoru Ii's torso.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Minoru Ii off balance momentarily.
Helpmann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann misses with a looping right.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Helpmann responds with a good body kick, but Minoru Ii manages to step out the way in time.
Helpmann delivers a nice body kick.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Minoru Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Minoru Ii throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Minoru Ii throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Minoru Ii misses
and Helpmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Helpmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Helpmann.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Helpmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii blocks a jab.
Minoru Ii checks a low kick from Helpmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoru Ii thinking.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helpmann scores with a hook.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Helpmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Minoru Ii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Minoru Ii drops Helpmann with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Helpmann looks back up at him and smiles so Minoru Ii waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a solid body kick.
Nice cross by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii digs a good hook to Helpmann's body.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Minoru Ii's body. Minoru Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Minoru Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minoru Ii at a distance.
Helpmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helpmann is looking to chop away at Minoru Ii's legs. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minoru Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helpmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minoru Ii checks the leg kick.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minoru Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Helpmann swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Minoru Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii. #CL2#
Helpmann instigates a clinch.
A short right from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii gets through Helpmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Minoru Ii tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Minoru Ii back against the cage. #T4#
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Minoru Ii controls his hands.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Helpmann fails to land.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minoru Ii 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A relieved looking Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCC 62 : Dienekes vs Alexander
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Hideki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hideki misses with a kick to the body.
Helpmann is trying to counter with his kicks.
Helpmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hideki misses with a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a nice body kick.
Hideki moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Hideki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Helpmann lands a body shot.
Hideki scores with a body shot.
Helpmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hideki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helpmann thinking.
Hideki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hideki throws a leg kick that misses.
Hideki looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Hideki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Helpmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hideki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Helpmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hideki misses with an uppercut.
Hideki is looking to wear down Helpmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hideki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Helpmann takes a step back to recover.
Hideki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helpmann.
Hideki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helpmann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helpmann throws the kick towards the body but Hideki avoids it.
Helpmann takes a swing at Hideki's ribcage but misses.
Helpmann throws a combination. Hideki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Hideki throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Helpmann avoids the head kick by Hideki. #CL2#
Helpmann drives through and clinches with Hideki against the cage.
Helpmann working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann. #T2#
Helpmann is pushing Hideki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Helpmann misses with some punches.
Helpmann misses with a body punch.
Hideki tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helpmann has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hideki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Helpmann can turn it around.
Helpmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hideki's elbow.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Hideki breaks the clinch. #T3#
Hideki ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Hideki sees coming a mile off.
Helpmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hideki misses with a double jab
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Hideki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helpmann checks it well.
Hideki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hideki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helpmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick from Hideki.
Hideki misses with a low kick.
Hideki slips a jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Hideki scores with a hook to the body. Helpmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hideki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helpmann counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Hideki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helpmann throws out the jab.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Hideki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann checks a leg kick nicely.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Hideki avoids it.
Hideki with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hideki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hideki.
Helpmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helpmann throws a leg kick which misses Hideki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hideki tries to avoid it.
Hideki scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hideki throws a sloppy head kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Hideki moves out of range as Helpmann throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
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#
Good leg kick by Hideki.
Hideki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hideki scores with a jab.
A jab from Helpmann does it's job there.
Helpmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hideki is out of range.
Hideki swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helpmann.
Hideki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Hideki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagatsuki Hideki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann lands a high kick!
Helpmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hideki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helpmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hideki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann throws the left hand but Hideki avoids the punch easily.
Hideki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helpmann only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Hideki tests Helpmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hideki throws an off balance right hand
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Hideki is predictable there
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
Hideki misses with a low kick.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hideki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Helpmann.
Hideki throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Hideki pushes Helpmann up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hideki manages to break the clinch.
Hideki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Hideki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hideki scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Hideki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hideki missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helpmann tries to move into range but Hideki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hideki.
Helpmann flicks out a counter leg kick but Hideki steps away.
Hideki misses with an uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hideki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hideki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helpmann counters with a low kick, right behind Hideki 's knee.
A jab from Hideki does it's job there.
Helpmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hideki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hideki 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.
Hideki tries to clinch up but Helpmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Hideki thuds a left hand into Helpmann's body.
Nagatsuki Hideki is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Hideki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Hideki sees coming a mile off.
Hideki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Hideki tenderised Helpmann's leg. Helpmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hideki misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Hideki blocks the leg kick.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Hideki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Hideki throws a big shot that misses.
Hideki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Hideki.
Hideki throws a leg kick which misses Helpmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Helpmann tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hideki. #T4#
Helpmann connects with a crisp jab.
Helpmann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hideki misses with a straight right.
Helpmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Helpmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Hideki swings widly with a right hand
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hideki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helpmann.
Hideki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hideki misses with a body punch
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki throws an off balance right hand
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Hideki misses with a looping left.
And Helpmann responds with a good body kick, but Hideki manages to step out the way in time.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hideki.
Helpmann swings for the body but Hideki moves out of range.
Helpmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hideki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nagatsuki Hideki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hideki tried to counter with a leg kick but Helpmann avoided it.
Hideki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hideki slips under a jab.
Hideki throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hideki 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 Helpmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helpmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Hideki moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann works on Hideki's body with a couple of short punches.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Hideki.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hideki.
A left hand lands to the body for Hideki.
Hideki blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hideki.
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Hideki controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Helpmann fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Hideki blocks an uppercut.
Hideki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hideki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Hideki tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Hideki back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hideki as the two fighters clinch.
Helpmann tries to work over Hideki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hideki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Helpmann working aggressively here. #T3#
Helpmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann working aggressively here.
Hideki keeps control of Helpmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Helpmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hideki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hideki.
Hideki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hideki misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hideki tries a body shot but Helpmann blocks it.
Hideki blocking some punches.
Helpmann tries to work over Hideki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hideki is trying to break the clinch but Helpmann has him pressed against the cage.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Hideki.
Helpmann can't find room to land a body shot as Hideki controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Hideki can't find room to land a body shot as Helpmann controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helpmann 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
After winning the bout, Robert Helpmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 50 : Al Dariush vs Winston
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Helpmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as McMichael blocks the low kick.
Steve McMichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann moves away from the strike by McMichael.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMichael.
McMichael moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Good work by Helpmann as he checks the leg kick.
Helpmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McMichael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from McMichael.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but McMichael uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMichael connects with a body shot that sends Helpmann's belly button to the back.
Helpmann connects with an inside leg kick.
McMichael connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
McMichael cracks Helpmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McMichael ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from McMichael misses.
McMichael fails in his attempt to clinch.
McMichael looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range. #CL2#
McMichael has Helpmann up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McMichael takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McMichael taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McMichael continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
McMichael lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards. #BC#
Helpmann breaks from the clinch.
Helpmann misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McMichael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMichael.
It looked like Helpmann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Helpmann throws the left hand but McMichael avoids the punch easily.
McMichael feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichael moves out of range of the body kick from Helpmann.
McMichael closes the distance looking to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from McMichael misses. #T3#
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but McMichael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMichael under the eye.
McMichael tests Helpmann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Helpmann tests McMichael's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMichael lands a jab to Helpmann's midsection.
McMichael scores with a nice strike.
Helpmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Helpmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McMichael listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McMichael feints a jab promting Helpmann to slip. McMichael then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Helpmann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichael throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt
and McMichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMichael changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from McMichael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McMichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMichael looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McMichael throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
Helpmann is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from McMichael misses
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand. #CL2#
McMichael rushes Helpmann and presses him up against the cage.
McMichael scores with a shot to the side of Helpmann's head.
McMichael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve McMichael dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like McMichael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McMichael lands a glancing blow to the side of Helpmann's head.
Helpmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McMichael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
It looked like Helpmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McMichael punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
McMichael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helpmann motions for McMichael to come forward. Helpmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McMichael misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from McMichael misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann misses with a hook. McMichael ducked under it nicely.
McMichael misses with a hook.
McMichael throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann misses with a hook. McMichael ducked under it nicely. #T1#
McMichael takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McMichael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
A swing and a miss from McMichael.
A solid body kick from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and McMichael counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMichael just misses with a punch to the body.
McMichael finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McMichael misses with a hook
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
McMichael forces Helpmann back against the cage and clinches.
McMichael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Helpmann's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
McMichael tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing McMichael back against the cage. #BC2#
McMichael breaks from the clinch.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
McMichael closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from McMichael fails to land.
McMichael misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMichael manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
McMichael breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMichael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
McMichael's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helpmann under the eye.
Steve McMichael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helpmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McMichael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helpmann.
McMichael doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McMichael cracks a nice hook into Helpmann's ribs.
Helpmann throws a leg kick which misses McMichael's front leg but catches the back leg as McMichael tries to avoid it.
McMichael throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Helpmann misses its target.#CL2#
McMichael has managed to clinch.
McMichael has Helpmann pushed against the cage.
McMichael lands an uppercut.
McMichael stalling. #T4#
McMichael blocks a body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMichael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helpmann's elbow.
McMichael tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing McMichael back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McMichael holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McMichael - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helpmann lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve McMichael 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#
McMichael takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McMichael's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helpmann under the eye.
Helpmann thuds a left hand into McMichael's body.
Helpmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helpmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McMichael stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and McMichael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMichael throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McMichael thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMichael moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMichael. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from McMichael misses
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMichael.#T1#
Helpmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McMichael counters with a nice body kick.
McMichael takes a swing at Helpmann's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Helpmann misses its target.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by McMichael.
McMichael tries to clinch up but Helpmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Helpmann throws a jab when McMichael was well out of range.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McMichael to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from McMichael.
McMichael takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from McMichael.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McMichael walks into a jab.#T2#
McMichael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann feints and then cracks McMichael's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McMichael down.
McMichael throws a hook but Helpmann blocks it.
McMichael doesn't manage to clinch there - Helpmann circles away.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McMichael tries to close the distance and clinch but Helpmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As McMichael looks to move away, Helpmann throws a big counter combo but McMichael just gets out of the way.
McMichael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichael misses with a wild body shot.
McMichael wants to clinch.
McMichael looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.#T3#
McMichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helpmann counters with a nice body kick.
McMichael throws a poor cross that misses
and McMichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann scores with a push kick.
Helpmann misses with a leg kick
and McMichael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McMichael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
Helpmann fires out a quick counter leg kick but McMichael just manages to avoid it.
McMichael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McMichael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but McMichael is out of range.
McMichael throws out a counter right but Helpmann avoids it with no problem.
McMichael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
McMichael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Helpmann misses the target.#T4#
McMichael thuds a left hand into Helpmann's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McMichael tries to clinch but Helpmann is having none of it.
Helpmann misses with a body punch
and McMichael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMichael misses with a body punch
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but McMichael moved out of range.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Robert Helpmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helpmann lands with an overhand left.
Helpmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve McMichael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McMichael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMichael 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McMichael!
A relieved looking Steve McMichael thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCC 40 : Helpmann vs Bekzod
Date: Jun 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Bekzod closes the distance and clinches.
Helpmann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Helpmann throws a head punch that misses.
Helpmann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bekzod up against the cage.
Helpmann blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Helpmann has a couple of punches blocked by Bekzod.
Helpmann prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands a body punch.
Helpmann taking a breather.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Bekzod presses Helpmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod. #BC#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bekzod. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Bekzod does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann tries to clinch but Bekzod moves away
and Bekzod counters with a nice body shot.
Bekzod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bekzod clinches up against the cage.
Helpmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Helpmann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Helpmann works on Bekzod's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Helpmann.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Bekzod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Bekzod lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Helpmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Helpmann.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helpmann lands a right hand.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Helpmann has a couple of punches blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helpmann tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Bekzod scores with a shoulder strike.
Helpmann tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it. #T3#
Helpmann blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Helpmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
Helpmann has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bekzod seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Helpmann can turn it around.
Bekzod lands an uppercut.
Bekzod misses with the head strike.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Still in the clinch, Bekzod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Helpmann prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Helpmann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Helpmann looks winded!
Helpmann tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Helpmann back against the cage.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helpmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Helpmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Helpmann misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Helpmann fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bekzod.
A head punch on the inside from Bekzod fails to land.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Bekzod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Bekzod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helpmanns head.
Helpmann is looking to control Bekzod's arms but Bekzod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helpmann has his back to the cage.
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Helpmann blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bekzod.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bekzod missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Bekzod.
Bekzod checks a leg kick.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Bekzod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Helpmann avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Helpmann.
Helpmann slips a straight right by Bekzod.
A countering left hand to the body from Helpmann misses.#CL#
Bekzod closes the distance and pushes Helpmann back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Helpmann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with the head strike.
A short right from Helpmann on the inside.
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.#T1#
Helpmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Bekzod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helpmann tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Helpmann back against the cage.
Bekzod tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Helpmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann misses with a body punch.
Bekzod trying to control the position but instead, Helpmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bekzod into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bekzod. #T2#
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bekzod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helpmann. That's going to slow Bekzod down.
Bekzod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Bekzod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Bekzod as he checks the leg kick.
Helpmann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helpmann cracks a nice hook into Bekzod's ribs.
Bekzod misses with a body shot.
Helpmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bekzod throws a low kick, looking for Helpmann's leg but Helpmann calmly moves out of range.
Bekzod scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Helpmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helpmann tried to score with a low kick but Bekzod checks it.
Bekzod moves forwards but Helpmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Bekzod's shoulder, as Bekzod tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann moves away from the strike by Bekzod.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helpmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helpmann tries to clinch but Bekzod is having none of it.
Bekzod cracks Helpmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helpmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bekzod in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bekzod counters with a stiff right hand.
Robert Helpmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann throws a lazy right hand but Bekzod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bekzod checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Bekzod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Helpmann misses with a body shot.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Bekzod ducked under it nicely.
Helpmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bekzod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Bekzod cracks Helpmann with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bekzod has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Helpmann to stand back up!#ROC#Helpmann is rocked!
Helpmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helpmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Bekzod finish him?
Helpmann looks to clinch
and Bekzod counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Helpmann out cold! What a finish! Bekzod is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azad Bekzod!
Azad Bekzod is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Azad Bekzod thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 32 : Kallio vs Helpmann
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Kallio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Helpmann closes the distance and clinches.
Helpmann has Kallio pressed against the cage, preventing Kallio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helpmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kallios head.
Kallio is trying to break the clinch but Helpmann has him pressed against the cage.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the side of Kallio's head. #BC#
Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Kallio.
Helpmann lands with a straight right. Kallio didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Kallio throws a head kick that misses
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Helpmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kallio is looking for a counter combo.
Helpmann walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Kallio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kallio misses with a combination
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Kallio jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Kallio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helpmann defending well as Kallio loads up on a big left hand.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Kallio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Helpmann lands.
Kallio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helpmann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Kallio throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Kallio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helpmann tries to clinch up but Kallio circles away and keeps his distance.
Kallio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helpmann just manages to avoid it.
Kallio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Kallio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Helpmann keeps Kallio at a distance using the push kick.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Kallio misses the jab.
Helpmann steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio tries to work over Helpmann's front leg with a kick but Helpmann checks it.
Kallio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kallio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
Helpmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helpmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helpmann throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
Helpmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio slips a jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with a nice body kick.
Helpmann motions for Kallio to come forward. Helpmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kallio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Helpmann.#T1#
Kallio thows a leg kick but Helpmann checks it
and Helpmann counters with a nice body kick.
Kallio swats away the attempt to clinch by Helpmann.
Kallio walks into a stiff left hand from Helpmann.
Kallio moves forwards but Helpmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helpmann is looking to chop away at Kallio's legs.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Helpmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Helpmann 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.
Helpmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kallio doesn't seem bothered though.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Helpmann's body. Helpmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Helpmann tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
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!
Kallio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helpmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Helpmann jabs Kallio right on the nose. Kallio blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kallio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Helpmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Helpmann checks it.
Helpmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kallio under the eye.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Helpmann's leg but Helpmann calmly moves out of range.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Helpmann ducks down to avoid it.
Helpmann follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kallio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Helpmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kallio blocks a low kick nicely.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helpmann wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kallio.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helpmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helpmann connects with a body shot.#T1#
Helpmann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helpmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helpmann thuds his shin into the meat of Kallio's side.
Kallio throws a looping overhand right but Helpmann ducks down to avoid it.
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helpmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kallio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Helpmann clinches with his opponent.
Helpmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Helpmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Kallio.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick from Kallio.
Helpmann walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Kallio swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann scores with a push kick.#T3#
Kallio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick.
Helpmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
A slow jab from Helpmann misses its intended target. #T4#
Kallio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
Kallio throws a push kick but Helpmann slaps the foot to one side.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Kallio should have avoided that one.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helpmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Kallio slips a straight right by Helpmann.
No joy there for Kallio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helpmann moves out of range as Kallio throws a body kick.
Kallio throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Helpmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kallio keeps the fight on the outside.
Helpmann tries to clinch up but Kallio circles away and keeps his distance.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice straight punches there by Helpmann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kallio has knocked Helpmann down with a huge combo! Kallio steps away and waves a wobbly Helpmann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Helpmann throws a right hand that misses
and Kallio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
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!
Kallio misses with a body kick.#T1#
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Kallio.
Kallio misses with an uppercut.
Kallio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helpmann. Helpmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helpmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Helpmann back to the cage. Kallio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kallio throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.#T2#
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann tries to clinch but Kallio moves out of range.
Helpmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Helpmann misses with a wild combination.
Kallio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kallio tries to land a leg kick but Helpmann saw it coming and moves away.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kallio is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a kick to the body.
Helpmann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Helpmann missing with a left hand there. Kallio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
Kallio throws a front kick aimed at Helpmann's knee but Helpmann avoids it well.
A jab from Helpmann finds it's way through Kallio's defenses.
Kallio swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kallio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helpmann. #T4#
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Helpmann avoids them all with ease.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Helpmann lands with a nice body punch.
Kallio has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann tries to clinch up.
Kallio is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann thumps Kallio with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Kallio throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Helpmann cracks Kallio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helpmann lands with a right hand.
Kallio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Kallio throws a combination. Helpmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio ducks right into an uppercut from Helpmann.
Helpmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Helpmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Kallio is looking for a counter combo.
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Helpmann.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kallio misses with a double jab.
Kallio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Kallio tries to keep at a distance but Helpmann has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Helpmann is looking to control Kallio's arms but Kallio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helpmann has his back to the cage.
Helpmann tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Helpmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kallio is trying to break the clinch but Helpmann is controlling him.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kallio breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Kallio misses.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kallio is just out of range.
Kallio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Kallio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Helpmann if he has to take too many more of those.
Kallio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helpmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kallio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kallio misses with the combination.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kimmo Kallio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL2#
Helpmann clinches.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Kallio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kallio can't break the clinch.
Kallio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kallio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kallio tries to break the clinch but Helpmann is controlling the position.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kallio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Helpmann.
Well Helpmann 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann is the new welterweight champion!
Robert Helpmann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Maldita throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helpmann tries to land a leg kick but Maldita saw it coming and moves away.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldita moves away.
Maldita looks to land a left hand but Helpmann moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Maldita sees coming a mile off.
Helpmann misses the jab.
Maldita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maldita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann with a nice calf kick.
Maldita swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maldita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##CL#
Helpmann moves into the clinch.
Maldita tries to break free but Helpmann pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Maldita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Maldita.
Maldita catches Helpmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helpmann misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maldita counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldita connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maldita checks a leg kick.
Maldita throws out a counter right but Helpmann avoids it with no problem.
Helpmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maldita. That did some damage!#T2#
Helpmann throws a head kick but Maldita moves out of range.
Helpmann throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Maldita counters with a crisp one two that drops Helpmann! Maldita thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Helpmann to his feet! Helpmann is in big trouble!#ROC2#Helpmann is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldita misses with a hook
and Helpmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Helpmann throws a leg kick
and Maldita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldita.
Helpmann cracks Maldita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Maldita throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Maldita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Maldita ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Maldita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Helpmann duly obliges.
Maldita moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldita throws a counter combo.
Jab from Helpmann.
Maldita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Maldita off balance momentarily.
Maldita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldita misses the jab.
A jab from Helpmann finds it's way through Maldita's defenses.
Helpmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldita throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
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 Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
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#
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldita.
Helpmann takes a swing at Maldita's ribcage but misses.
Helpmann blocks a jab.#CL#
Helpmann moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Helpmann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Helpmann keeps control of Maldita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldita's efforts to push away.
Helpmann can't find room to land a body shot as Maldita controls the action.
Maldita tries to break free but Helpmann pushes him back against the cage.
Maldita working hard to break the clinch.
Maldita has had enough of the clinch but Helpmann keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Maldita is trying to break the clinch but Helpmann has him pressed against the cage.
Helpmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maldita's elbow.
Maldita is trying to break free.
Helpmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maldita is trying to break free.#BC2#
Maldita breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Helpmann.
Helpmann needs to keep his hands up - Maldita had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maldita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helpmann - the referee stops the clock and Maldita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helpmann. Maldita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Maldita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldita is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maldita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldita throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Helpmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldita can do to turn this around?
Maldita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maldita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Helpmann drives through and clinches with Maldita against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Maldita breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Maldita counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Maldita.
Maldita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldita.
An attempted straight right counter from Helpmann misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldita misses the target.
Maldita swings widly with a right hand
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Helpmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Helpmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldita.
Helpmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Helpmann staying out of range there.
Helpmann throws a quick counter head kick but Maldita was just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helpmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maldita. Maldita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann walks into a straight right hand from Maldita.
Maldita takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maldita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldita walks into a left hand.
Maldita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldita.
Helpmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldita misses with a straight right.
Helpmann throwing a counter right hand but Maldita manages to avoid it.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldita counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Maldita's shoulder, as Maldita tries to avoid the shot.
Maldita 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.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann throws a hook but Maldita blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Helpmann as he connects with a hook.
Maldita just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maldita misses with a hook to the body
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Helpmann throws a low kick, looking for Maldita's leg but Maldita calmly moves out of range.
Helpmann throws a hook but Maldita blocks it.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Maldita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helpmann throws a lazy right hand but Maldita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Maldita misses.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maldita checks a leg kick.
Maldita throws a hook but Helpmann blocks it.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Maldita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helpmann on the side of the head.
Helpmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maldita.
Maldita just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Maldita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maldita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maldita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maldita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maldita throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Helpmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A jab from Maldita misses.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldita misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Helpmann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helpmann looks to clinch
and Maldita counters with a stiff right hand.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Maldita's body.
Maldita throws an overhand right that lands on Helpmann's shoulder, as Helpmann tries to avoid the shot.
Maldita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velha Maldita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helpmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helpmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Helpmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Quessy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quessy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy thows a huge punch but Helpmann dodges it nicely.
Helpmann is positioning himself well to prevent Quessy advancing to mount.
Quessy is looking to advance position but Helpmann won't allow it.
Helpmann trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
Helpmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quessy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Quessy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Helpmann trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
Quessy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Helpmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quessy cracks Helpmann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Helpmann is trying desperately to improve position.
Helpmann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Helpmann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Quessy. #T2#
Quessy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quessy dominating with strikes here.
Quessy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Quessy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quessy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Helpmann looks a forlorn figure.
Quessy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Quessy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Quessy with shots to the head and body - Helpmann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quessy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Quessy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Quessy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Helpmann is working to get back to half guard.
Helpmann wants to control but Quessy is having none of it.
Helpmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helpmann gets back to half guard.
Quessy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quessy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Quessy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Quessy is landing with some decent strikes but Helpmann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quessy lands with some strikes.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helpmann regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quessy.
Helpmann wants to improve his position but Quessy is controlling well.
Helpmann wants to control but Quessy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Quessy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helpmann defends it well.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Quessy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Quessy.
The fighters circling - Quessy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick.
Quessy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quessy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a hook to the body
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws a big shot that misses.
Helpmann with a jab.
Quessy throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
Quessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helpmann can do to turn this around?
Quessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Quessy misses.
Quessy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quessy throws an off balance right hand
and Helpmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quessy misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quessy misses with a body punch
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Helpmann.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Helpmann 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 Quessy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quessy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Quessy moves out of range as Helpmann throws a body kick.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a good low kick that Quessy was not able to check.
Helpmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quessy lands with a shot to the body.
Helpmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helpmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quessy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Helpmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helpmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quessy.
Helpmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quessy doesn't seem bothered though.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Quessy moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann walks into a straight right hand from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Quessy avoids it with no problem.
Quessy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helpmann tries to avoid it but Quessy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helpmann to the ground. Helpmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quessy misses with a straight right. #TD#
Helpmann gets caught napping as Quessy dives in and scores a takedown. Helpmann manages to retain guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy throwing strikes but missing.
Helpmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quessy is one step ahead there.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Quessy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Helpmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Quessy advances to half guard.
Quessy winds up and cracks Helpmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Quessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Helpmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helpmann as he avoids it easily.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Quessy ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Quessy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quessy lands in his opponent's guard.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Helpmann keeps moving.
Helpmann controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quessy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quessy 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.
Quessy trying to control but Helpmann is working from the bottom. #T1#
Quessy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Helpmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quessy trying to control but Helpmann is working from the bottom.
Quessy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quessy is looking to work some ground and pound but Helpmann has wrist control.
Helpmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quessy lands a couple of digs.
Helpmann is controlling Quessy's posture.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Helpmann blocks nicely.
Quessy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Helpmann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Quessy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Helpmann has passed into half guard!
Quessy is looking to improve his position.
Quessy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quessy wants to sweep here but Helpmann controlling him for the moment.
Helpmann postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quessy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Helpmann trying to control the position. #T3#
Quessy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quessy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Quessy passes Helpmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helpmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quessy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Quessy is looking to advance position but Helpmann won't allow it. #SUB#
Quessy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helpmann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helpmann trying to control but Quessy postures up.
Helpmann is looking for a sweep. Quessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Helpmann is staying active underneath Quessy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helpmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quessy.
Helpmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quessy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Quessy there.
Helpmann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quessy.
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helpmann defending well though.
Helpmann won't allow Quessy to pass to mount.
Quessy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quessy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Helpmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Quessy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quessy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
Thomas Quessy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Tepes lV finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes lV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes lV misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Helpmann tries to sprawl but Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helpmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helpmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Helpmann is not content to let Tepes lV control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helpmann wants to improve his position but Tepes lV is controlling well.
Tepes lV winds up and cracks Helpmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Helpmann is looking for a sweep. Tepes lV is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tepes lV is thwarting Helpmann's attempts to control the position.
Helpmann taking some punishment here, with Tepes lV in his half guard.
Tepes lV is nestled in close to Helpmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tepes lV with the ground and pound but Helpmann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tepes lV working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helpmann's head.
Tepes lV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helpmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tepes lV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Tepes lV might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Helpmann wants to stand and escape but Tepes lV is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes lV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes lV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helpmann motions for Tepes lV to come forward. Helpmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Tepes lV thows a leg kick but Helpmann checks it
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tepes lV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tepes lV shoots in and drives through. Helpmann sprawls well.
Helpmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Helpmann - that will leave a mark!
Tepes lV has his takedown stuffed
and Helpmann counters with a left to the body.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Helpmann cracks Tepes lV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Helpmann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
A big left from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV checks a low kick from Helpmann.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Helpmann connects with a solid leg kick.
Helpmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tepes lV lunges at Helpmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Helpmann's hand.
Tepes lV fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepes lV lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Tepes lV acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tepes lV checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes lV shapes to counter with a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes lV.#TD2#
Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into Helpmann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Helpmann is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes lV.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV motions for Helpmann to come forward. Tepes lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tepes lV takes one on the button.
Helpmann tries to score with a low kick but Tepes lV moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a leg kick which misses Tepes lV's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes lV tries to avoid it.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Helpmann.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helpmann but Helpmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tepes lV.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
Helpmann lands with a nice body punch.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Tepes lV moves out of range as Helpmann throws a body kick.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes lV's knee momentarily.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Tepes lV avoids it.
Tepes lV digs a good hook to Helpmann's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helpmann tries to work over Tepes lV's front leg with a kick but Tepes lV checks it.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helpmann throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes lV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helpmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes lV.
Helpmann connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Helpmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Tepes lV stuns Helpmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tepes lV.
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann throws a low kick, looking for Tepes lV's leg but Tepes lV calmly moves out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV is trying to counter with his kicks.
Helpmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes lV finds it's way round the side to connect with Helpmann's head.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Tepes lV knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Tepes lV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Helpmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Helpmann jabs at Tepes lV's body.
Tepes lV lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV feints the counter takedown.
Helpmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Tepes lV.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann backing away here, and Tepes lV unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann thows a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann looks to land a combination but Tepes lV avoids it well.
Tepes lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Tepes lV is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Helpmann with a body shot.
Helpmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes lV scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes lV shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Tepes lV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helpmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes lV.
It looked like Helpmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes lV.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Tepes lV drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helpmann defends it well.
Tepes lV lands a jab to Helpmann's midsection.
Tepes lV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes lV's shoulder, as Tepes lV tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann scores with a body shot.
Vlad Tepes lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helpmann tries to land a body kick
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Helpmann.
Tepes lV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Helpmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Tepes lV in the body.
A low kick from Tepes lV is predictable there
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helpmann!
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tepes lV tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes lV. That snapped Helpmann's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Helpmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Tepes lV sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes lV misses the target.
Helpmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown but Helpmann sprawls well.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes lV walks into a straight right hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Helpmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Helpmann scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Helpmann misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Tepes lV blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Tepes lV's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A leg kick checked by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a sloppy head kick and Helpmann moves out of range easily.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes lV should have avoided that one.
Tepes lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helpmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#987 Aurelius v Rectal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Barbosa.
Helpmann thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Helpmann ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Helpmann avoided it.#T1#
Helpmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Helpmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Helpmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helpmann on the side of the head.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Helpmann.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Helpmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
A good leg kick by Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helpmann staying out of range there.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa sizes up Helpmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Helpmann feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helpmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Helpmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helpmann takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Helpmann, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Barbosa digs a good hook to Helpmann's body.
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!
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helpmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Helpmann moves out of range easily.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
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 Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helpmann moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Helpmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helpmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helpmann lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Helpmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Helpmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helpmann feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range. #T2#
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa misses the jab.
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!
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Helpmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Helpmann just manages to avoid it.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Helpmann throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a head kick.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Helpmann blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Helpmann counters with a head kick.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helpmann is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Barbosa throws a jab when Helpmann was well out of range.
Helpmann lands with a nice body kick.
Helpmann misses with a straight right.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helpmann. That one must have hurt.
Barbosa throws a hook but Helpmann avoids it easily.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa cracks Helpmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Helpmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Helpmann tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Helpmann slips a jab from Barbosa.#T1#
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Helpmann should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
Helpmann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Helpmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick.
Helpmann throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Helpmann moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa defending well as Helpmann loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Helpmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Helpmann throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Helpmann.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helpmann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Helpmann scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Helpmann seems unphased.
Helpmann jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helpmann with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Helpmann.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helpmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Helpmann only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Helpmann misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Helpmann.
Well Helpmann 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
A very excited looking Robert Helpmann 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.

Event: GAMMA#983 Augustus v Ainsworth
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Grayson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range and Grayson settles back down.
Grayson throws a front kick aimed at Helpmann's knee but Helpmann avoids it well.
Grayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Helpmann as he checks the leg kick.
Helpmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helpmann pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Grayson scores with a decent looking hook.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Jason Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grayson.
Grayson throws a lazy head kick
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Grayson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grayson throws out a leg kick but Helpmann moves out of range and Grayson only half commits. #T1#
Grayson throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grayson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helpmann's sensitive parts.
Grayson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grayson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Helpmann misses its target.
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Grayson is predictable there
and Helpmann counters with a one-two to the body.
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grayson is looking to slow Helpmann down with leg kicks.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grayson.
Helpmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grayson throws a head kick but Helpmann moves out of range.
Grayson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range.
Grayson misses with a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson moves in looking to clinch but Helpmann pushes him off.#T2#
Grayson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Helpmann cracks Grayson with a good jab.
Grayson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range and Grayson settles back down.
Grayson tries to clinch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Helpmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grayson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
Grayson misses with the combination.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Grayson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helpmann avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Helpmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grayson.
Helpmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Grayson. #CL2#
Grayson clinches up against the cage.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Helpmann's brow.
Helpmann wants to break free but Grayson has control.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Helpmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4##BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses.
Grayson 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.
Helpmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson throws a leg kick
and Helpmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Grayson.
Grayson moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Grayson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann jabs at Grayson's body.
Grayson throws a leg kick that misses.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Grayson counters with a good low kick that Helpmann was not able to check.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grayson scores with a leg kick.
Helpmann throws a leg kick but Grayson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grayson! But no joy.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Robert Helpmann 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#
Grayson lands a nice shot that snaps Helpmann's head back.
Grayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grayson.
Grayson misses with a leg kick.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grayson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grayson! But no joy.
Grayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grayson really felt that one!
Grayson cracks Helpmann with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson throws a hook but Helpmann blocks it.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
Helpmann fires out a quick counter leg kick but Grayson just manages to avoid it.
Grayson throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a left to the body.
Grayson wants to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Grayson.
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Helpmann.
Grayson throws a leg kick but Helpmann moved away.
A leg kick checked by Helpmann.
Grayson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helpmann.
Helpmann swings for the body but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grayson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helpmann - the referee stops the clock and Grayson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helpmann. Grayson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Grayson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Grayson.
Helpmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Helpmann finds it's way through Grayson's defenses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with a light punch inside.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grayson blocks a body shot from Helpmann. #T3#
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Helpmann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grayson can turn it around.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Helpmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grayson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grayson can't break the clinch.
Helpmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Helpmann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jason Grayson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helpmann is looking to break free of the clinch but Grayson has double underhooks.
Grayson prevents a body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the side of Grayson's head.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Helpmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Grayson. #BC#
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Grayson slips a jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann pushes Grayson away with a front kick.
Helpmann misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Grayson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Helpmann with the inside leg kick.
Grayson motions for Helpmann to come forward. Grayson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson catches Helpmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Helpmann.
A leg kick checked by Grayson.
Helpmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Grayson off the cage and back into range.
Grayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helpmann misses with a hook.
Grayson misses with a looping right.
Grayson throws out a leg kick but Helpmann moves out of range and Grayson only half commits.
Jab from Grayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Helpmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helpmann moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrayson.
Grayson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grayson throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grayson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Helpmann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Helpmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grayson 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 Helpmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helpmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick from Grayson.
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Grayson's ribs.
Helpmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grayson moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Grayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.#CL2#
Grayson rushes Helpmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
Helpmann throws the left hand but Grayson avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grayson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grayson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.#T2#
Grayson needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Jab from Helpmann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grayson throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Helpmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Grayson clinches with his opponent.
Grayson stalling in the clinch.
Grayson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Helpmann.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grayson.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.
Helpmann dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Helpmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson trying to stall but Helpmann improves his position.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helpmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Helpmann as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helpmann.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Helpmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Helpmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Jason Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Grayson controlling the action here for a moment.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
Grayson tries to work over Helpmann's front leg with a kick but Helpmann checks it.
As Grayson backs away, Helpmann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helpmann!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grayson misses with a left hand
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helpmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
A victorious Robert Helpmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#979 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Jackson moves away from the strike by Helpmann.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helpmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helpmann looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Helpmann wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helpmann throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Helpmann's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Helpmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses the jab.#T1#
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Helpmann misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helpmann missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson with a nice cross.#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Helpmann breaks from the clinch.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Certiﬁed Cave Gang in the buildup to the fight.
Helpmann throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Helpmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson closes the distance but Helpmann moves to the side
and Helpmann counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Helpmann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Helpmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helpmann lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Helpmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves to clinch but Helpmann breaks away
and Helpmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helpmann moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Helpmann slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Helpmann gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helpmann's elbow. #T4#
Helpmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #BC2#
Helpmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Helpmann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helpmann.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Helpmann.
Jackson working aggressively here.
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 Demetrius Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Jackson clinches.
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Helpmann in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Helpmann misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Helpmann tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helpmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Helpmann tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helpmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Helpmann's shoulder, as Helpmann tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Helpmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Helpmann tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Helpmann throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Helpmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Helpmann down.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helpmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helpmann swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range. #CL#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Helpmann against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson presses Helpmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson is leaning against Helpmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Helpmann controls the action.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Demetrius Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson gets through Helpmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Helpmann tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Helpmann back against the cage.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson slips a straight right by Helpmann.
Jackson throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Helpmann throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Helpmann 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Jackson misses with a hook.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Helpmann stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Helpmann with an uppercut!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Helpmann is out of range.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Helpmann connects with a jab.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Helpmann didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Helpmann.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helpmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Helpmann is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Helpmann circles away.
Helpmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Helpmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Helpmann walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.#T1##CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Helpmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Helpmann throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helpmann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Helpmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Helpmann circles away.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Helpmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Helpmann seems unphased.
Helpmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson throws a hook but Helpmann avoids it easily.
Helpmann misses with a hook
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helpmann.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson thuds his right hand into Helpmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Helpmann avoided it.
Nice cross by Helpmann.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helpmann avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Helpmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick but Helpmann moves out of range.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Helpmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann misses with a body kick.
Helpmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson clobbers Helpmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Helpmann didn't see that one coming.
Helpmann tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Helpmann misses with a body shot.
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robert Helpmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helpmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Helpmann misses the jab.
Helpmann walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Helpmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Jackson!
After winning the bout, Demetrius Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong misses with a hook
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
Helpmann wants to land a leg kick but Kwong is out of range.
Kwong cracks Helpmann with an open hand slap.
Helpmann moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike.
Helpmann blocks an elbow strike.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helpmann lands an uppercut.
Kwong misses with an elbow over the top.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Helpmann blocks a body shot from Kwong. #T1#
Kwong misses with an elbow over the top.
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helpmann has a couple of punches blocked by Kwong.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong. #BC2#
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwong throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Helpmann's head.
Kwong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helpmann's head.
Kwong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Kwong misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong misses with a left hand
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann feints and then cracks Kwong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwong down. #CL2#
Kwong moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land. #T2#
Helpmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helpmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann. #BC2#
Kwong manages to break the clinch.
Kwong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kwong.
Kwong connects with a jab.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
Helpmann throwing a counter right hand but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann tried to counter with a leg kick but Kwong avoided it.
Kwong misses with an uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kwong throws a right and a left that Helpmann avoids nicely.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Helpmann moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
A nice combination there by Helpmann. #CUT#It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
Kwong misses with an uppercut
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Kwong.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helpmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helpmann counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Kwong is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Kwong 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.#T4#
Kwong is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Helpmann is looking to slow Kwong down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong throws a lazy uppercut
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
Kwong moves out of range of the leg kick from Helpmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helpmann. That's going to slow Kwong down.
Kwong swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kwong checks the leg kick.
Helpmann throws a nice head kick!
Kwong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Kwong's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Helpmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kwong lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong'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.#R2#
Kwong scores with a nice right hand.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
Kwong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Helpmann stalks Kwong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kwong's face. Kwong staggers backwards, shaken.
Kwong throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kwong lands with a right hand.
Helpmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Helpmann.
Helpmann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Helpmann.
Helpmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwong throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kwong misses with some punches.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Helpmann has Kwong pressed against the cage, preventing Kwong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helpmann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwongs head.
A short right from Helpmann on the inside.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Helpmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong blocks a body shot from Helpmann.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Helpmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kwong digs a right hand underneath Helpmann's ribcage. Helpmann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kwong works on Helpmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Helpmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwong throws a lazy uppercut
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Kwong is out of range.
Kwong lands a lovely overhand right.
Kwong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwong throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick.
Kwong slips under a jab.
Kwong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kwong does it's job there.
Helpmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Kwong sees coming a mile off.
Kwong connects with the punch.
Kwong throws a combination that misses
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Kwong misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwong is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Helpmann 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.
Kwong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Kwong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helpmann tests Kwong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kwong throws a right hand that misses
and Kwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Kwong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kwong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helpmann lands with a nice combination. Kwong backs away looking to recover.
Helpmann pushes Kwong away with a front kick.
Helpmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helpmann.
Kwong misses with a left hand
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kwong dips to his left and cracks Helpmann with an uppercut!
A combination from Kwong does no damage.
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 Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helpmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kwong.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Kwong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kwong avoids it.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
A big right from Kwong misses.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Helpmann misses its target.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Helpmann slips the punch.
It looked like Helpmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwong swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
Kwong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helpmann. That one must have hurt.
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!
Kwong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.#T1#
Kwong throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kwong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a one-two to the body.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.
Helpmann throws out a leg kick but Kwong moves out of range and Helpmann only half commits.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.
Helpmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helpmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwong is just out of range.
Kwong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann drops his hands momentarily and Kwong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
Kwong misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kwong connects with a body shot that sends Helpmann's belly button to the back.
Kwong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helpmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann throws a right hand that Kwong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kwong also avoids with ease.
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Helpmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helpmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helpmann cracks Kwong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Helpmann lands a head shot.
Helpmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Helpmann.#T3#
Helpmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Helpmann moves away and avoids it.
Helpmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kwong's head.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Helpmann counters with an outside leg kick.
Kwong tries to clinch there but Helpmann circles away.
Kwong throws a combination that misses
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwong swings widly with a right hand
and Helpmann counters with a good, hard body kick but Kwong shrugs it off.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Helpmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helpmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwong unleashes a big counter combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Helpmann. #CL2#
Kwong drives through and clinches with Helpmann against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Helpmann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann. #BC#
Helpmann manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Kwong does no damage.
Kwong misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Kwong takes the fight into the clinch.
Kwong is trying to force a seperation but Helpmann has the dominant position.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong presses Helpmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helpmann as Kwong tries to tie him up.
Kwong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Helpmann avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Helpmann 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
A relieved looking Robert Helpmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Hawat looks to move away, Helpmann throws a big counter combo but Hawat just gets out of the way.
Helpmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the head.
Hawat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Helpmann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Helpmann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawat tries to land a body kick
and Helpmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Helpmann misses the target.
Hawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawat 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.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Helpmann lands a jab to the head.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
Hawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Hawat slips under a jab.
Hawat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the head.
Helpmann moves out of range as Hawat throws a body kick.
Helpmann misses with a body punch
and Hawat counters with a right hand to the body.
Helpmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Helpmann.#T2#
A low kick from Hawat misses
and Helpmann counters with a stiff 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!
Hawat misses with a kick to the body
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hawat.
Helpmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawat.
Hawat misses with a body kick.
Hawat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helpmann drops Hawat with a straight right hand, right on the button! Helpmann follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Helpmann!
A very excited looking Robert Helpmann 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.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Helpmann gets tackled into the cage by Kulina. Kulina maintains the clinch.
Helpmann misses with the head strike.
Helpmann tries to throw a body punch but Kulina avoids it by throwing Helpmann back against the cage.
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helpmann tries a body shot but Kulina blocks it. #BC#
Kulina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulina connects with a solid leg kick.
Kulina darts in looking for a takedown but Helpmann gets double underhooks and turns Kulina into the cage.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann. #TD#
Kulina decides to pull guard.
Kulina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kulina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helpmann defends well.#SU2#
Helpmann stands and steps away. Kulina gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Kulina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulina clobbers Helpmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Kulina misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Helpmann as Kulina shoots in.
Kulina tries to clinch there but Helpmann circles away.
A little jabbing left from Helpmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulina moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Helpmann takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Kulina attempts a counter takedown but Helpmann avoids it well and moves away.
Kulina fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Kulina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulina defending well as Helpmann loads up on a big left hand.
Kulina defending well as Helpmann loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A head kick misses from Kulina.
Helpmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kulina!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina slips a jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulina.
Helpmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulina.
Kulina misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Kulina manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Helpmann on his heels. He'll look to pass Helpmann's guard now, I'm sure.

Helpmann pushes Kulina off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kulina is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kulina! #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Helpmann. No joy for Kulina on that attempt.
Kulina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Helpmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kulina.
Kulina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kulina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helpmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helpmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Helpmann throws a series of punches but Kulina moves out of range.
Helpmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Kulina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helpmann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Justin Kulina's cut is getting worse.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helpmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kulina tries for a takedown but Helpmann circles away easily
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kulina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Helpmann. No joy for Kulina on that attempt.
Kulina slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Kulina.
Kulina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kulina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helpmann throws out the jab.
Helpmann has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Helpmann enables Kulina to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Helpmann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Helpmann keeping full guard, as Kulina tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina'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.#R2#
Helpmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kulina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Kulina.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kulina. Helpmann shrugs it off though.
Helpmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Helpmann misses its intended target.
Kulina moves out of range of the strikes.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kulina moves into range and clinches up with Helpmann.#BC#
Kulina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kulina. #T1#
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
Kulina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kulina misses with a takedown attempt - Helpmann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kulina wants to clinch up but Helpmann keeps it at a distance.
Kulina throws a leg kick which misses Helpmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Helpmann tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulina fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Helpmann avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Kulina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulina fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A jab from Helpmann finds it's way through Kulina's defenses.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Kulina counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulina throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpmann missing with a left hand there. Kulina was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kulina misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Kulina moved out of range.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Kulina half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kulina counters with a right hand to the body.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##CL#
Kulina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Helpmann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kulina lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kulina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulina moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann lands with a cross.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kulina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kulina.
A countering left hand to the body from Helpmann misses.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch but Helpmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Helpmann with a nice cross.
Kulina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kulina closes the distance and pushes Helpmann back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulina backwards. #BC#
Kulina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helpmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulina fails with a takedown attempt.
Helpmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulina goes for a double leg but Helpmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Helpmann continues to drive forward.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina's cut.
That's time! Kulina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann throws a hook but Kulina avoids it easily.
Kulina went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Kulina is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulina.
Kulina dives in and grabs Helpmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helpmann pushes down on Kulina's head and hops out.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kulina is rocked!
Kulina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helpmann counters with a big right hand! Oh Kulina is in trouble here! Helpmann follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Helpmann!
An out of breath Robert Helpmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VI
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Fungas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Fungas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toe Fungas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungas misses with a few strikes there.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungas is just out of range.
Fungas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fungas tries to bum rush Helpmann with a series of wild strikes but Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fungas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Fungas misses with the combination.
Fungas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fungas duly obliges.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Fungas ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fungas throws a series of punches but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann throws a hook but Fungas avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helpmann.
Fungas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Fungas. #T1#
Fungas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helpmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fungas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Fungas.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann lands with a cross.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann misses with a double jab.
Fungas slips a jab from Helpmann.
Fungas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Fungas is rocked!
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Fungas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fungas is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Helpmann doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Fungas crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Fungas's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Helpmann!
After winning the bout, Robert Helpmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Helpmann lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Helpmann moves to clinch but Steve breaks away
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helpmann checks a leg kick.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve connects with a right hand. Helpmann shakes it off.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Helpmann and move into the clinch.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Steve. #T1#
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Helpmann blocks the leg kick.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helpmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helpmann.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Helpmann manages to circle out of the way.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann slips under a jab from Steve.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Helpmann.#CL#
Steve clinches.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Helpmann. #BC2#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Steve throws a leg kick
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helpmann can pounce on him.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Helpmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Helpmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helpmann throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Helpmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helpmann. #T4#
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters with a one-two to the body.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helpmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helpmann cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
As Helpmann tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Helpmann manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Helpmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Steve is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it. #CL2#
Helpmann rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann.
Steve is looking to wear down Helpmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helpmann.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Helpmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Helpmann swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Helpmann.
Steve moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Helpmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Steve.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Helpmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Helpmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Helpmann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helpmann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helpmann is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws the left hand but Helpmann avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stephen Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Helpmann's ribs.
Steve wants to clinch up but Helpmann keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Helpmann has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Helpmann tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Helpmann throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Helpmann.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve with a knee to the head.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Helpmann lands a left hand. #T4#
Steve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Helpmann avoids it.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
Steve missing with knees to the body.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Helpmann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helpmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Robert Helpmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helpmann has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Stephen Steve 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#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helpmann staying out of range there.
Steve throws a hook but Helpmann avoids it easily.
Helpmann tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Helpmann.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helpmann throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Helpmann misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann counters with a body kick.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Steve is looking to chop away at Helpmann's legs.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helpmann.#CL2#
Helpmann pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve is struggling to control the position.
Helpmann is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands a nice knee to the body.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Helpmann.
Helpmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Helpmann avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries to work over Helpmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve scores a nice knee to the body.
Helpmann misses with the head strike.
Helpmann blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve controlling the action here for a moment.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Helpmann lands a body punch. #T3#
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Helpmann pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Helpmann on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve wants to stall.
Steve stalls.
Helpmann avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Steve to work.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Helpmann misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helpmann being controlled against the cage.
Helpmann tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Stephen Steve.
I think Steve 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Gonna Get Onya with a nice cross.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Gonna Get Onya.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helpmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Helpmann throws a jab when Gonna Get Onya was well out of range.
Gonna Get Onya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Rona Gonna Get Onya has been cut.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Gonna Get Onya.
Sloppy strikes from Gonna Get Onya. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Helpmann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Gonna Get Onya swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helpmann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helpmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonna Get Onya looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Helpmann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gonna Get Onya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonna Get Onya off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonna Get Onya misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a body shot
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot.
Helpmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonna Get Onya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonna Get Onya walks into a jab.
Gonna Get Onya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Gonna Get Onya clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Gonna Get Onya misses with a body punch.
A short right from Helpmann on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Helpmann fails to land.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya pushes off an throws an elbow but Helpmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya wants to break free but Helpmann has control.
A head punch on the inside from Gonna Get Onya fails to land.
Gonna Get Onya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann blocks an uppercut.
Gonna Get Onya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Helpmann gets through Gonna Get Onya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Helpmann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonna Get Onya.
A right handed body shot lands from Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann. #T4#
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonna Get Onya controls his hands.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonna Get Onya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Helpmann's brow. #BC2#
Helpmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helpmann lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Helpmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Helpmann throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gonna Get Onya to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonna Get Onya misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Gonna Get Onya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gonna Get Onya with a body shot.
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 Rona Gonna Get Onya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Helpmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Helpmann thuds a left hand into Gonna Get Onya's body.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gonna Get Onya clinches. #BC#
Gonna Get Onya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonna Get Onya was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Helpmann throws a head kick but Gonna Get Onya moves out of range.
Helpmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonna Get Onya rather than just go for the knockout.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Gonna Get Onya sees coming a mile off.
Helpmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonna Get Onya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a combination
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2##CL#
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch successfully.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Helpmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonna Get Onya misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Gonna Get Onya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Helpmann avoids the elbow strike from Gonna Get Onya, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya tries to break free but Helpmann pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Gonna Get Onya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helpmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonna Get Onya's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a lazy head kick
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and clinches.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to push Helpmann away but Helpmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Helpmann lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Helpmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonna Get Onya fails to land.
Gonna Get Onya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Gonna Get Onya manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Helpmann finds it's target.
A jab from Gonna Get Onya finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Gonna Get Onya looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann lands a jab to Gonna Get Onya's midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonna Get Onya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helpmann to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Rona Gonna Get Onya's cut is getting worse.
Helpmann just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya throws a jab but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a left hand
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonna Get Onya moves away.
Donk. Gonna Get Onya catches Helpmann right on the button with a cross.
Gonna Get Onya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonna Get Onya avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya cracks Helpmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helpmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a stiff right hand.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonna Get Onya.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann dips to his left and cracks Gonna Get Onya with an uppercut!#T2#
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann takes a swing at Gonna Get Onya's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gonna Get Onya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonna Get Onya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonna Get Onya takes a step back to recover.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch up.
Helpmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Helpmann swings widly with a right hand
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gonna Get Onya.
Helpmann lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Gonna Get Onya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Helpmann.#T4#
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Helpmann.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonna Get Onya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonna Get Onya.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonna Get Onya throws out the jab.
A big right from Gonna Get Onya misses.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helpmann 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Our winner, Robert Helpmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF 39 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Helpmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helpmann clobbers Telushikin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
Helpmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
Telushikin is looking to clinch but Helpmann is avoiding it.
Telushikin slips a jab from Helpmann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Telushikin! But no joy.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
letting Telushikin counter with a right hand.
Helpmann throws a combination that misses
and Telushikin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Telushikin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Helpmann blocks the leg kick.
Helpmann misses with a jab to the body
and Helpmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Telushikin! But no joy.
Helpmann throws a jab when Telushikin was well out of range.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helpmann throws a right hand that misses
and Telushikin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into range and clinches up with Helpmann.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Helpmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Telushikin darts in and clinches Helpmann up against the ropes.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin pushes Helpmann back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Helpmann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Telushikin - the referee stops the clock and Helpmann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Telushikin. Helpmann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Telushikin's head but Telushikin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann takes a swing at Telushikin's ribcage but misses.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch successfully.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Helpmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Telushikin moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Helpmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telushikin was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Telushikin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Helpmann.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann lands a really nice looking cross but Telushikin seems unphased.
Helpmann scores with a nice strike.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Telushikin looks to land a body kick but Helpmann moved away.
Helpmann throws a right hand that misses
and Telushikin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Telushikin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Helpmann misses with a series of wild punches.
Telushikin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Telushikin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Helpmann lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Telushikin lands a head kick. Helpmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Telushikin pushes Helpmann up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Helpmann misses with some punches.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Telushikin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann connects with a crisp jab.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Telushikin moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin. #CL2#
Telushikin rushes Helpmann and presses him up against the ropes.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann. #T1#
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helpmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin gets through Helpmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land. #T2#
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Helpmann breaks the clinch.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Robert Helpmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin wants to clinch.
Telushikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Telushikin throws a series of punches but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Telushikin is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: AKF 34 | Blackmane 🐺 vs. Entei
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
A quick step to the side and Cortez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez tries to clinch but Helpmann is having none of it.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Helpmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Helpmann avoids it.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann thuds his right hand into Cortez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Robert Helpmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Cortez tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
A nice side step and Helpmann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cortez. That one must have hurt.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Helpmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Helpmann clobbers Cortez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helpmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Cortez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Helpmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Helpmann backs away, Cortez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann lands with a shot to the body.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.#T2#
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helpmann swings widly with a right hand
and Helpmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cortez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
A jab from Cortez misses.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Helpmann misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Cortez pushes Helpmann away with a front kick.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Helpmann throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Cortez lands a nice shot that snaps Helpmann's head back.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Helpmann catches Cortez right on the button with a cross.
Helpmann lands with a good body shot.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Helpmann connects with a crisp jab.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
Helpmann connects with the punch.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cortez connects with a single shot there.
Helpmann jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helpmann with a hook.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez with a hook.
Helpmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helpmann throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Cortez slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Helpmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortez takes one to the chin there.
Helpmann throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helpmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cortez tries to land a body kick
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
Helpmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez is looking to land body kicks.
Helpmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann works over Cortez's head and body with a nice combination.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helpmann. #T1#
Helpmann misses the body punch
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez lands an overhand right.
Helpmann lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Cortez instigates a clinch.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Helpmann tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helpmann works on Cortez's body with a couple of short punches.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helpmann has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez.
Helpmann has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Cortez lands a left hand. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cortez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann working aggressively here.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Helpmann lands a shot to the body.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Cortez lands with a light punch inside.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cortez scores with a shoulder strike.
Helpmann can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Helpmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez pushes Helpmann back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Helpmann.
A right handed body shot lands from Cortez.
Helpmann is breathing heavily.#BC#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cortez rushes Helpmann and presses him up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Helpmann fails to land.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot in the inside from Cortez. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Cortez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann lands a left hand.
Cortez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortez scores with a hook to the body.
Cortez has Helpmann pressed against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Cortez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helpmann is keeping busy.
Helpmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Helpmann tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Helpmann back against the ropes.
Helpmann tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Helpmann.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cortez looks for the body kick but Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Cortez scores with a shot to the body.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
It looked like Cortez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Helpmann.
Cortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Helpmann misses with a body shot
and Cortez counters with a body kick that stops Helpmann in his tracks momentarily.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cortez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortez misses with a hook. Helpmann ducked under it nicely.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helpmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helpmann lands a body shot.
Cortez slips under a jab from Helpmann.
Cortez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helpmann cracks Cortez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Robert Helpmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortez counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann misses with a hook
and Cortez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Cortez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Helpmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann wants to clinch.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Cortez scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Helpmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez slips a straight right by Helpmann.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helpmann.
Helpmann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helpmann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cortez back to the ropes. Helpmann follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cortez is looking to clinch.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
Helpmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortez counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Helpmann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helpmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Cortez misses its target.
Helpmann throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez slips under a jab.
A lazy body kick from Cortez
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helpmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helpmann misses the jab.
Helpmann takes one to the side of the head.
Helpmann misses the body punch
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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 Ubaldo Cortez.
I think Cortez 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Ubaldo Cortez!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Ubaldo Cortez!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ubaldo Cortez!

Ubaldo Cortez wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Ubaldo Cortez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 29 | Durand vs. Dimitrov
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Ahonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helpmann takes one on the button.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helpmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Helpmann jabs at Ahonen's body.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Helpmann throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Helpmann just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAhonen.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Ahonen.
Ahonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahonen defending well as Helpmann loads up on a big left hand.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Helpmann works Ahonen's body with a nice hook.
Helpmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the body
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Helpmann's shoulder, as Helpmann tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahonen with a body shot.
Helpmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.#T2#
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahonen thinking.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
Helpmann slips under a jab.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Helpmann's ribs.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahonen.
Robert Helpmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Helpmann blocks the low kick.
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Helpmann.
Nice straight punches there by Helpmann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helpmann.
Sloppy strikes from Helpmann. Those never looked like landing.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann swings widly with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Helpmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Ahonen misses.
Helpmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann lands a body shot.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helpmann misses with a looping right.
Ahonen lands a two punch combo.
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helpmann throws out the jab.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Helpmann looks to land a combination. Ahonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.
Helpmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Helpmann misses with a hook
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Helpmann backs away, Ahonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Ahonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Helpmann misses with a body shot.
Helpmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahonen on the side of the head.
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Ahonen.
Helpmann swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Helpmann stuns Ahonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Helpmann down.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ahonen misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen works the jab nicely.
Ahonen slips a jab from Helpmann.
Ahonen punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Ahonen's body.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Helpmann.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Helpmann moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helpmann tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Helpmann missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Helpmann gets a clinch.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helpmann cracks Ahonen with a nice body shot.#T4##BC#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann with a hook.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahonen scores with a hook to the body. Helpmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen scores with a hook to the body. Helpmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Helpmann.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ahonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
A jab from Ahonen finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann 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#
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahonen lands a really nice looking cross but Helpmann seems unphased.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann misses with a straight right.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahonen's head.
Helpmann takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ahonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helpmann misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helpmann throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Helpmann slips a jab from Ahonen.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Ahonen. Those never looked like landing.
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann slips a jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Helpmann ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Helpmann catches Ahonen right on the button with a cross.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Helpmann's shoulder, as Helpmann tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Helpmann back to the ropes. Ahonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
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!
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
A big left from Helpmann misses.
As Helpmann backs away, Ahonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helpmann's head.
A punch combination from Ahonen misses.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen misses with a body shot
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahonen moves out of range as Helpmann strikes.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Helpmann misses its intended target.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Helpmann sees coming a mile off.
Helpmann lands a jab to Ahonen's midsection.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helpmann lands a jab.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Ahonen. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the body
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Ahonen.
Helpmann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helpmann thinking.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Ahonen staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Helpmann.
Well Helpmann 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Robert Helpmann!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Robert Helpmann!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Robert Helpmann!

Robert Helpmann wins by unanimous decision!

Event: DK 4:
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Jaxon Riley has been cut.
Riley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riley with a jab.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
Riley scores with a hook to the body. Helpmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Helpmann lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Riley is rocked!
Riley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Riley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riley glances at the clock... BAM! Helpmann nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Riley crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Riley is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Helpmann!

Event: Dk 2: Asian Vs Wells
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1##KD#
Helpmann drops McNugget with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McNugget looks back up at him and smiles so Helpmann waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Conor McNugget has been cut.
Helpmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNugget fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Helpmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNugget .
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by McNugget .
McNugget with a poor takedown
and Helpmann counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#McNugget is rocked!
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McNugget .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann missing with a left hand there. McNugget was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helpmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that drops McNugget like a sack of potatoes! Helpmann dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Helpmann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcortuno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Alcortuno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Helpmann trying to get back to full guard but Alcortuno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Helpmann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alcortuno landing strikes from the mount.
Alcortuno prevents Helpmann from getting the reversal.
Helpmann tries to improve his position but instead Alcortuno has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Alcortuno is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Helpmann is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lorenzo Alcortuno!

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