Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Osmanoglu wants to clinch#TD#
and Helmsfrid counters with a shoot takedown. Osmanoglu fights it but they end up in guard.
Helmsfrid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Osmanoglu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Osmanoglu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helmsfrid pulls Osmanoglu in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osmanoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helmsfrid is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osmanoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Helmsfrid.
Helmsfrid has his hands on Osmanoglu's head, controlling the position.
Helmsfrid has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Helmsfrid wants to sweep here but Osmanoglu controlling him for the moment.
Osmanoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmsfrid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helmsfrid wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Osmanoglu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
I've been told that Osmanoglu has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Osmanoglu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helmsfrid is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helmsfrid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helmsfrid is on top in guard. #REVR#
Helmsfrid wants to control from the top but Osmanoglu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Helmsfrid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osmanoglu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helmsfrid has managed to get both his arms back between Osmanoglu's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Osmanoglu pushes a forearm under Helmsfrid's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Helmsfrid is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osman Osmanoglu!

Event: IXF XXXII
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Helmsfrid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Platypus.
Platypus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Helmsfrid defends well and Platypus ends up having to push Helmsfrid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Platypus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Platypus is trying to pull guard but Helmsfrid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Platypus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helmsfrid is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Platypus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Platypus gets control of Helmsfrid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Platypus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Platypus has his foot on Helmsfrid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helmsfrid works his way back into a safe position though.
Helmsfrid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Helmsfrid scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Platypus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Platypus looking for a guillotine here but Helmsfrid defends easily.
Helmsfrid chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB#
Platypus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Platypus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helmsfrid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Platypus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Helmsfrid passes into half guard.
Helmsfrid is taking a breather. Platypus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helmsfrid is nestled in close to Platypus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Helmsfrid performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helmsfrid is trying to control the action in half guard but Platypus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Helmsfrid is working for a submission of some sort.
Helmsfrid is looking to take a break and control but Platypus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helmsfrid scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Helmsfrid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Platypus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Helmsfrid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB#
Platypus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helmsfrid pulls his head out easily.
Helmsfrid is looking to advance position but Platypus won't allow it.
Platypus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Platypus.
Helmsfrid chips away with some ground and pound.
Helmsfrid trying to control but Platypus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Platypus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helmsfrid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helmsfrid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Platypus keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
Helmsfrid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Helmsfrid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Platypus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Helmsfrid wants to control from the top but Platypus keeps moving.
Platypus looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmsfrid tries to free his leg and advance position but Platypus is retaining full guard.
Platypus has momentary wrist control but Helmsfrid slips an elbow through the middle.
Helmsfrid is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Platypus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Platypus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Durans Helmsfrid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Platypus or perhaps it was just good defense by Helmsfrid, which made it look bad.
Platypus shoots in for a takedown but Helmsfrid shows good takedown defense.
Helmsfrid with the counter takedown but Platypus avoids it easily.
Platypus is looking to clinch but Helmsfrid is avoiding it.
Platypus fails with a takedown attempt.
Helmsfrid feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Platypus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Platypus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Platypus is looking to clinch.
Platypus tries to clinch but Helmsfrid moves away #TD2#
and Helmsfrid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Helmsfrid. #T1#
Helmsfrid wants to control from the top but Platypus keeps moving.
Helmsfrid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Helmsfrid wants to control from the top but Platypus keeps moving.
Helmsfrid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helmsfrid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helmsfrid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Helmsfrid won't allow Platypus to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Platypus.
Helmsfrid tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Platypus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Helmsfrid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Platypus tries to clinch but Helmsfrid is having none of it.
Platypus throws a body punch but Helmsfrid moves out of range.
Helmsfrid 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.
Helmsfrid swats away the attempt to clinch by Platypus.
Platypus tries to clinch there but Helmsfrid circles away.
Perry Platypus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Platypus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helmsfrid but Helmsfrid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Helmsfrid is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Platypus. No joy for Helmsfrid on that attempt.
Platypus tries for a takedown but Helmsfrid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Helmsfrid with the counter takedown but Platypus avoids it easily.
Platypus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helmsfrid as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Helmsfrid looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Platypus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helmsfrid has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Acme Island Savages. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Platypus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helmsfrid scores with a couple of nice shots.
Helmsfrid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Helmsfrid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Helmsfrid slips a nice elbow through Platypus's hands, connecting with Platypus's forehead.
Helmsfrid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helmsfrid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Platypus is refusing to be controlled, as Helmsfrid sits in half guard.
Helmsfrid is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid trying to control from half guard but Platypus is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Durans Helmsfrid 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#
Platypus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Helmsfrid defends well and Platypus ends up having to push Helmsfrid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Platypus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Helmsfrid is looking for a sweep. Platypus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helmsfrid trying to control but Platypus postures up.
Platypus prevents Helmsfrid from improving his position.#SUB#
Platypus is looking for a kimura but Helmsfrid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Platypus to get the leverage.
Helmsfrid tries to roll over but Platypus keeps him under control.
Platypus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Platypus is working for an americana but Helmsfrid has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Platypus was thinking about the submission.
Helmsfrid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Helmsfrid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helmsfrid is trying to control the position but Platypus postures up.
Platypus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Helmsfrid holds on to Platypus's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Platypus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helmsfrid, who protects the arm well.
Helmsfrid tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Platypus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helmsfrid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Platypus wants to control but Helmsfrid is keeping him busy.
Perry Platypus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Platypus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Platypus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helmsfrid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Platypus is looking to take a break and control but Helmsfrid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Platypus working away.#T3#
Platypus in the domination position with Helmsfrid hanging on.
Helmsfrid tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Platypus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Platypus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helmsfrid keeps working.
Helmsfrid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Platypus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Helmsfrid's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Helmsfrid sneaks back into half guard.
Helmsfrid trying to hold on to Platypus's head to control him but Platypus postures up.
Helmsfrid tries to roll over but Platypus keeps him under control.
Platypus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Platypus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helmsfrid defends it well.
Helmsfrid is looking for a sweep. Platypus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Platypus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helmsfrid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Durans Helmsfrid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Platypus is working for a kimura but Helmsfrid is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Platypus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Helmsfrid 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Perry Platypus!

Event: IXF XXIV
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
Helmsfrid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmsfrid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Watt is trying to get back to full guard.
Watt is staying active underneath Helmsfrid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helmsfrid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watt is staying active underneath Helmsfrid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Helmsfrid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Helmsfrid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Watt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helmsfrid is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Helmsfrid slows the pace down in half guard.
Watt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Helmsfrid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watt has hold of Helmsfrid's hands but Helmsfrid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Helmsfrid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Helmsfrid is stalling here. Watt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Helmsfrid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Watt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Helmsfrid 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.#SU2#
Watt decides to stand back up. Watt steps back and let's Helmsfrid get back to his feet.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Watt has knocked Helmsfrid down with a huge combo! Watt steps away and waves a wobbly Helmsfrid back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Helmsfrid is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Durans Helmsfrid has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helmsfrid misses with an uppercut
and Watt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Helmsfrid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helmsfrid with a poor takedown
and Watt counters with a huge left! Helmsfrid is in big trouble! He's backing up but Watt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Helmsfrid from any more damage. A dominating finish by Watt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Watt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Barr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Helmsfrid misses the target.
Helmsfrid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helmsfrid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barr manages to avoid it.
Helmsfrid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Barr.
Barr shoots in looking for a takedown. Helmsfrid tries to sprawl out of it but Barr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Helmsfrid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barr has managed to clinch.
A short right from Barr.
Barr wants a takedown but no success here.
Durans Helmsfrid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lido Barr.
Barr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Barr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Helmsfrid working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barr - that landed with a thud.
Helmsfrid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helmsfrid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Helmsfrid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Helmsfrid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barr prevents Helmsfrid from breaking the clinch.
Helmsfrid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barr lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Barr as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Barr breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Helmsfrid gets a takedown into half guard.
Barr tries to get to full guard but Helmsfrid has control of the leg.
Barr missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Helmsfrid is trying to control the action in half guard but Barr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barr moves into full guard.
Helmsfrid won't allow Barr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helmsfrid defends well.#SUB2#
Barr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Barr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helmsfrid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helmsfrid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Helmsfrid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Barr wants to sweep here but Helmsfrid controlling him for the moment.
Helmsfrid landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmsfrid working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Barr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helmsfrid defends it easily.
Helmsfrid advances position into side control!
Helmsfrid 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.
Helmsfrid in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barr is trying to improve his position.
Helmsfrid working the head with strikes.
Barr is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Barr is not content to let Helmsfrid control the position.
Barr tries to improve position but can't.
Barr looking for a sweep but Helmsfrid has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The referee warns Barr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Helmsfrid lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Helmsfrid punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helmsfrid breaks from Barr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barr can't escape the position.
Helmsfrid looking to control but Barr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helmsfrid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Helmsfrid landing strikes from the mount and Barr is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Durans Helmsfrid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Helmsfrid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helmsfrid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barr tries to avoid it but Helmsfrid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barr to the ground. Barr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Barr gets caught flat footed, as Helmsfrid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barr controls Helmsfrid momentarily but Helmsfrid frees himself.
Helmsfrid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barr can do to turn this around?
Barr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helmsfrid is one step ahead there.
Durans Helmsfrid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Barr working for a triangle but Helmsfrid defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Barr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Helmsfrid has picked Barr up and slammed him! Barr can't keep hold of the triangle and Helmsfrid manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Barr is looking for a sweep.
Helmsfrid working the ground and pound.
Barr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Helmsfrid lands with some strikes.
Barr is in a horrible position here. Helmsfrid smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Helmsfrid raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barr tries to hold on but Helmsfrid pushes him away.
Helmsfrid landing strikes from the mount.
Helmsfrid landing strikes from the mount and Barr is in trouble!
Helmsfrid working Barr over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Helmsfrid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barr keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Barr looking for submissions off his back.
Barr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helmsfrid scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barr taking some punishment here, with Helmsfrid in his half guard.
Barr wants to improve his position but Helmsfrid is controlling well.
Helmsfrid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Helmsfrid controlling the action here.
Barr missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Helmsfrid seems content to control.#T3#
Barr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helmsfrid is working away from the top position though.
Barr is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Barr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Barr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barr is breathing heavily.
Barr is not content to let Helmsfrid control the position.
Helmsfrid lands with a punch from half guard.
Helmsfrid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barr keeps working.
Barr gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Barr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helmsfrid defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Helmsfrid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barr has momentary wrist control but Helmsfrid slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Barr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helmsfrid defends it easily.
Barr keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
Helmsfrid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barr's head.#SUB2#
Barr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helmsfrid is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barr keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barr keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Durans Helmsfrid dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Helmsfrid has a takedown stuffed.
Helmsfrid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Helmsfrid as he jumps to the side.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barr sprawls well. Barr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Helmsfrid gets slowly back to his feet.
Helmsfrid misses with a straight left.
Helmsfrid ducks under a wild hook from Barr.
Lido Barr 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.
Barr cracks a nice hook into Helmsfrid's ribs.
Helmsfrid fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durans Helmsfrid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helmsfrid manages to avoid it.
Helmsfrid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Helmsfrid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barr defends it nicely.
Helmsfrid fails with the takedown.
Barr misses with a double jab.
Barr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helmsfrid shoots in but Barr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Helmsfrid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barr slaps away a takedown attempt from Helmsfrid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barr takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Helmsfrid fails with the takedown.
Jab, jab by Helmsfrid - just one landing.
Helmsfrid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Barr as Helmsfrid shoots in.
Helmsfrid sets himself, and Barr steps forward looking for the clinch! Helmsfrid avoids it this time.
Lido Barr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barr throws a hook but Helmsfrid avoids it easily.
Helmsfrid shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Helmsfrid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Helmsfrid lands with a punch from half guard.
Barr is trying to get back to full guard.
Helmsfrid working the head and body with strikes.
Barr is looking for a sweep. Helmsfrid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Barr wants to control the action here but instead Helmsfrid manages to pass to full mount!
Helmsfrid working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helmsfrid landing strikes from the mount.
Barr working to try and regain half guard.
Helmsfrid raining down hammerfists from mount.
Helmsfrid is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Helmsfrid is landing with some decent strikes but Barr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Helmsfrid controlling his opponent.
Barr is bucking up trying to escape but Helmsfrid cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Barr is rocked!#T4#
Helmsfrid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barr is still in real trouble! Can Helmsfrid finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helmsfrid fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Helmsfrid cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Helmsfrid postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Barr badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Helmsfrid around the waist but Helmsfrid pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Helmsfrid is the winner by TKO! Helmsfrid jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Durans Helmsfrid!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Helmsfrid slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
King rushes Helmsfrid and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
King jumps guard.
King has momentary wrist control but Helmsfrid slips an elbow through the middle.
Helmsfrid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King keeping full guard, as Helmsfrid tries to pass.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helmsfrid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helmsfrid manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
King trying to control but Helmsfrid is working from the bottom. #T1#
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helmsfrid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
King gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Helmsfrid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Helmsfrid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helmsfrid wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Helmsfrid misses the target.
Durans Helmsfrid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal King.
King shoots in for a takedown but Helmsfrid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King shoots in for a takedown but Helmsfrid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Helmsfrid feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Helmsfrid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Helmsfrid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Helmsfrid tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Helmsfrid pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
King looks winded!
Helmsfrid is controlling the pace.
Helmsfrid lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Helmsfrid trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King is looking to improve his position.
King trying to control but Helmsfrid postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helmsfrid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Helmsfrid wants to pass the guard but King is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Helmsfrid is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King wants to improve his position but Helmsfrid is controlling well.
Helmsfrid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Helmsfrid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helmsfrid is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Durans Helmsfrid 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#
King swings for the body but Helmsfrid moves out of range. #CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
Helmsfrid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helmsfrid is keeping busy.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helmsfrid is looking to take this one to the mat.
King tries to break free but Helmsfrid pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Helmsfrid has King pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Helmsfrid pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending King tumbling to the mat - Helmsfrid dives into King's guard.
Helmsfrid preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Helmsfrid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durans Helmsfrid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
Helmsfrid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Helmsfrid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
King pulls Helmsfrid in close to his closed guard and prevents Helmsfrid from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helmsfrid wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King is trying to hold Helmsfrid in close to prevent damage but Helmsfrid has managed to pass into half guard.
Helmsfrid wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King wants to improve his position but Helmsfrid is controlling well.
King is looking to control Helmsfrid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?#T3#
Helmsfrid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Helmsfrid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Helmsfrid there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King gets back to full guard.
Helmsfrid wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Helmsfrid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Helmsfrid wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #T4#
King wants to stand and escape but Helmsfrid is having none of it.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Helmsfrid stops King from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from King as Helmsfrid shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durans Helmsfrid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Helmsfrid ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Helmsfrid is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 Durans Helmsfrid 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#
Helmsfrid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Helmsfrid defends it nicely.
King walks into a straight right hand from Helmsfrid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helmsfrid. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Helmsfrid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks for a takedown but Helmsfrid sprawls well.#CL2#
King clinches. #T1#
Helmsfrid goes for a takedown in the clinch but King prevents it.
King slows down the pace here.
King content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Helmsfrid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Durans Helmsfrid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal King.
Helmsfrid looking for a takedown.
Helmsfrid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King can't get the takedown.
Helmsfrid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helmsfrid trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Helmsfrid into the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Helmsfrid is looking for a takedown.
King is working for takedown but Helmsfrid is calmly controlling the position for now.
King gets underhooks to prevent Helmsfrid's takedown attempt.
King letting Helmsfrid take a breather here.#TD#
Helmsfrid turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Helmsfrid manages to end up in side control.
Helmsfrid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King regains half guard.
King taking some punishment here, with Helmsfrid in his half guard.
King looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King pushes Helmsfrid off looking to stand but Helmsfrid dives back in and keeps control.
Helmsfrid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helmsfrid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Helmsfrid prevents King from improving his position.
Helmsfrid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Micheal King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helmsfrid content to control rather than advance.
Helmsfrid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King is not content to let Helmsfrid control the position.
King has hold of Helmsfrid's hands but Helmsfrid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Helmsfrid performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Durans Helmsfrid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helmsfrid, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Durans Helmsfrid!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Won keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helmsfrid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Won or perhaps it was just good defense by Helmsfrid, which made it look bad.
Won throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helmsfrid's waist but Helmsfrid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Won off to one side.
Won takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Helmsfrid takes the fight into the clinch.
Helmsfrid is working for takedown but Won is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durans Helmsfrid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid goes for a takedown in the clinch but Won prevents it.
Helmsfrid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Won gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Helmsfrid stalls. #T1#
Helmsfrid looking for a takedown.
Helmsfrid wants a takedown but no success here.
Helmsfrid wants to stall.
Helmsfrid is pressed up against the cage. Won has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Helmsfrid down to the mat. Helmsfrid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Helmsfrid gets a takedown into half guard.
Won trying to hold on to Helmsfrid's head to control him but Helmsfrid postures up.
Won is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helmsfrid scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Won is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Won has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helmsfrid is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmsfrid is looking to take a break and control but Won is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helmsfrid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Won is staying active underneath Helmsfrid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helmsfrid prevents Won from improving his position.
Won works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Won trying to keep a closed guard but Helmsfrid is proving a slippery customer.
Helmsfrid scoring with some ground and pound.
Helmsfrid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Won working a defensive guard here.
Helmsfrid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helmsfrid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helmsfrid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Helmsfrid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Helmsfrid trying to control but Won is working from the bottom.
Helmsfrid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Won has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Won wants to stand and escape but Helmsfrid is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Helmsfrid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Won is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Won keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Durans Helmsfrid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Won stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Won wants it to stay on the feet.
As Helmsfrid backs off Won throws a huge counter combo but Helmsfrid manages to avoid it all.
Won cracks a nice hook into Helmsfrid's ribs.
Helmsfrid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Won can do to turn this around?
Helmsfrid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Won tries to avoid it but Helmsfrid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Won to the ground. Won escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Durans Helmsfrid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Helmsfrid shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Won manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Won manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helmsfrid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durans Helmsfrid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Won throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Helmsfrid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helmsfrid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Helmsfrid wants to clinch up but Won keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Helmsfrid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Won's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Won trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Helmsfrid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Won misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Won trying to control here.
Durans Helmsfrid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Won is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Won trying to control but Helmsfrid postures up.
Helmsfrid controlling the action here.
Helmsfrid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Won for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Won slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helmsfrid landing some decent shots from guard.
Won looking for a sweep. Not yet Won, not yet.
Helmsfrid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Won pushes Helmsfrid off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##TD#
Helmsfrid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Won manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Helmsfrid keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Helmsfrid tries for a takedown but Won manages to get underhooks.
Won tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helmsfrid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helmsfrid has Won pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Won manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Won jumps guard but Helmsfrid stands there with Won around his waist. Won gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Helmsfrid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Helmsfrid goes for a takedown attempt but Won pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Won closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Won tries to break the clinch but Helmsfrid is controlling the position.
Won wants to break the clinch but can't.
Won wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Won lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Helmsfrid or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helmsfrid prevents a body shot from Won.
Helmsfrid goes for a takedown attempt but Won pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Helmsfrid closes the distance and clinches up with Won, looking for a takedown. Helmsfrid pushes Won against the cage but Won circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Helmsfrid feints and as Won raises his hands in defense, Helmsfrid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joo Won 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Helmsfrid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helmsfrid wants it to stay on the feet.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Won but Won pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Helmsfrid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Won working a defensive guard here.
Helmsfrid stopping the sweep attempt from Won.
Helmsfrid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Won seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Won is trying to control the position but Helmsfrid postures up.
Won throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Helmsfrid chips away with some ground and pound.
Won keeping full guard, as Helmsfrid tries to pass.
Won is pulling down on Helmsfrid's head to control his posture.
Won throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Won shoots for a takedown but Helmsfrid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Helmsfrid pushes Won up against the cage in a clinch.
Helmsfrid scores with a shoulder strike.
Won gets underhooks to prevent Helmsfrid's takedown attempt.
Won tries to pull guard but Helmsfrid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Durans Helmsfrid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joo Won.
Won is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Helmsfrid is looking to take this one to the mat.
Won wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Won prevents a body shot from Helmsfrid.
Helmsfrid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Won pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Won has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helmsfrid after a bit of a struggle.
Helmsfrid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Won pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Won gets underhooks to prevent Helmsfrid's takedown attempt.
Won is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Helmsfrid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Won takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helmsfrid can't get the takedown.
Won tries for a takedown but Helmsfrid manages to get underhooks.
Helmsfrid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Won is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Won.
Helmsfrid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Won is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Won is trying to pull guard but Helmsfrid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Won tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Helmsfrid goes for a takedown attempt but Won pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Won. #CL2#
Won closes the distance and clinches.
Helmsfrid has Won pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Won manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Helmsfrid is looking to take this one to the mat.
Helmsfrid is looking to take this one to the mat.
Helmsfrid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Won avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Won throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Helmsfrid.
Joo Won seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Won wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Won pulls guard successfully. #T4#
Helmsfrid looking to pass the guard.
Won is controlling Helmsfrid's posture.
Helmsfrid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Won works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helmsfrid postures up and lands a big shot to Won's brow.
Helmsfrid looking to sit in guard and control but Won gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joo Won.
I think Won 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2021

#R1#
Helmsfrid shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helmsfrid defends it well.
Helmsfrid seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokic as he avoids it easily.
Jokic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helmsfrid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durans Helmsfrid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a double leg but Jokic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown but Jokic shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Jokic. No joy for Helmsfrid on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Helmsfrid fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Helmsfrid misses with a takedown attempt - Jokic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helmsfrid.
Helmsfrid has a takedown stuffed.
Jokic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Helmsfrid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durans Helmsfrid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jokic as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Helmsfrid gets the takedown into side control.
Jokic is trying to work for a sweep but Helmsfrid has mounted him!
Jokic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmsfrid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jokic wants to control but Helmsfrid is having none of it.
Helmsfrid lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jokic is looking to improve his position but Helmsfrid isn't that keen on the idea.
Jokic is still trying to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helmsfrid landing shots from mount.
Helmsfrid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Helmsfrid content just to control the position here.
Jokic tries to lock up and control but Helmsfrid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Helmsfrid lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Jokic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Helmsfrid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Helmsfrid is landing with some decent strikes but Jokic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Helmsfrid controlling from the full mount.
Helmsfrid scoring with strikes but Jokic is staying in there.
Helmsfrid with a couple of short strikes.
Jokic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Helmsfrid. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helmsfrid pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Jokic is rocked!
Helmsfrid avoids the attempt from Jokic to control.
Jokic is still in real trouble! Can Helmsfrid finish him?
Jokic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Helmsfrid 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.
Helmsfrid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jokic is desperately trying to improve his position but Helmsfrid has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Helmsfrid controlling from mount.
Jokic seems to have recovered his senses.
Helmsfrid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Helmsfrid postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jokic in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jokic to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Durans Helmsfrid!

Event: IXF XIV
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Cannson misses with a takedown attempt - Helmsfrid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helmsfrid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helmsfrid wants it to stay on the feet.
Cannson leaves Helmsfrid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cannson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cannson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helmsfrid swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cannson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helmsfrid avoids the body shot from Cannson.
Cannson fails with the takedown.#CL#
Cannson clinches up with Helmsfrid and pushes him back against the cage.
Cannson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cannson has hold of one of Helmsfrid's legs. Helmsfrid is fighting the takedown attempt but Cannson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Helmsfrid wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cannson manages to pass to side control.
Cannson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Cannson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helmsfrid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helmsfrid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cannson prevents Helmsfrid from standing back up.
Cannson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helmsfrid's head.
Helmsfrid has hold of Cannson's hands but Cannson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helmsfrid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cannson wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving.
Cannson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson. #T2#
Cannson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannson stopping the sweep attempt from Helmsfrid.
Cannson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Cannson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannson throwing strikes from guard but Helmsfrid blocks nicely.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson.
Cannson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson.
Helmsfrid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cannson controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helmsfrid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cannson wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Cannson has managed to clinch.
Helmsfrid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cannson swings wildly with an uppercut but Helmsfrid uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Helmsfrid has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Helmsfrid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cannson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Helmsfrid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cannson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cannson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannson shoots in but Helmsfrid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Helmsfrid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cannson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Helmsfrid slips a jab from Cannson.
Helmsfrid fails to land the takedown.
Helmsfrid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Helmsfrid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannson's waist but Cannson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helmsfrid off to one side. #CL#
Cannson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Helmsfrid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Helmsfrid tries for a takedown but Cannson manages to get underhooks.
Cannson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannson wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cannson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Helmsfrid is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cannson to the mat. Cannson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannson keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
Cannson 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.
Helmsfrid throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cannson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cannson fails with the takedown.
Helmsfrid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cannson swivels and escapes.
Cannson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helmsfrid moves away.#TD#
Cannson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Helmsfrid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Helmsfrid is looking to regain half guard here but Cannson keeps moving and retains side control.
Cannson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cannson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cannson gets to mount! Helmsfrid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Helmsfrid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cannson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Helmsfrid avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cannson. #T1#
The referee warns Helmsfrid that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cannson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cannson working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Helmsfrid is rocked!
Helmsfrid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cannson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Helmsfrid is still in real trouble! Can Cannson finish him?
Helmsfrid is in a horrible position here. Cannson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cannson is landing with some decent strikes but Helmsfrid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A big strike lands for Cannson! That's really hurt Helmsfrid and he's turned his back - Cannson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cannson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cannson!
A victorious Steve Cannson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF IX
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Helmsfrid scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Helmsfrid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Helmsfrid connects with a nice short shot to Powaaah's temple.
Helmsfrid is taking a breather. Powaaah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helmsfrid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Helmsfrid has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Helmsfrid working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Helmsfrid scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Helmsfrid drops an elbow to the side of Powaaah's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helmsfrid in particular looking to stall.
Helmsfrid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Helmsfrid trying to control the pace.
Helmsfrid drops an elbow to the side of Powaaah's head.
Helmsfrid content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Powaaah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helmsfrid content to control rather than advance.
Helmsfrid 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.
Helmsfrid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Helmsfrid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Helmsfrid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Helmsfrid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Powaaah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helmsfrid controlling the action here. #T4#
Powaaah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmsfrid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helmsfrid passes into side control, despite Powaaah's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Durans Helmsfrid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Helmsfrid missing with a left hand there. Powaaah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powaaah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Helmsfrid darts in and clinches Powaaah up against the cage.
Powaaah struggles to land a body shot inside as Helmsfrid controls his hands.
Powaaah can't find room to land a body shot as Helmsfrid controls the action.
Helmsfrid can't get the takedown.
Powaaah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Helmsfrid tries to score a body lock takedown but Powaaah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durans Helmsfrid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powaaah is pressed up against the cage. Helmsfrid has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Powaaah down to the mat. Powaaah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Helmsfrid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powaaah can do to turn this around?
Powaaah cracks Helmsfrid with an open hand slap.
Helmsfrid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Powaaah counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Helmsfrid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powaaah did well to prevent Helmsfrid getting side control.
Helmsfrid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Helmsfrid trying to control the pace.
Helmsfrid scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Helmsfrid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helmsfrid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helmsfrid is controlling the pace.
Powaaah is trying to maintain the position but Helmsfrid is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helmsfrid drops an elbow to the side of Powaaah's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmsfrid winds up and cracks Powaaah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Helmsfrid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powaaah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Powaaah has hold of Helmsfrid's hands but Helmsfrid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Helmsfrid scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Helmsfrid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Helmsfrid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helmsfrid content to control rather than advance. #T3##SU#
Helmsfrid stands up from half guard.
Powaaah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helmsfrid manages to avoid it.#TD#
Helmsfrid gets a takedown into half guard.
Helmsfrid is nestled in close to Powaaah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Helmsfrid controlling the pace.
Helmsfrid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Helmsfrid winds up and cracks Powaaah with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Powaaah has a hand on Helmsfrid's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Helmsfrid takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Helmsfrid landing strikes from the mount.
Helmsfrid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helmsfrid lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Powaaah is rocked!
Helmsfrid working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Powaaah is still in real trouble! Can Helmsfrid finish him?
Helmsfrid loads up with a big shot that hurts Powaaah! He's pulled Helmsfrid in close but Helmsfrid has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Powaaah survive? More strikes from Helmsfrid and Powaaah is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Durans Helmsfrid!

Event: IXF II
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Helmsfrid keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Helmsfrid is retaining full guard.
Helmsfrid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Helmsfrid keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Helmsfrid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Helmsfrid tries to get out of the position.
Helmsfrid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid wants to get back to his feet but Boy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Boy won't allow Helmsfrid to sweep him here.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmsfrid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haole Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Helmsfrid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boy's waist but Boy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helmsfrid off to one side.
Boy lands the left hand.#TD2#
Boy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Helmsfrid is trying to defend but Boy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boy is just content to waste time from the top position. Helmsfrid takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boy wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving. #T2#
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helmsfrid is keeping the position for now.
Helmsfrid keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helmsfrid seems keen to control Boy's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Boy wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Helmsfrid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Boy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helmsfrid's guard.
Boy wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving. #ES#
Helmsfrid uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Boy looking to score a takedown here. Helmsfrid is defending well but Boy drives through and ends up in Helmsfrid's guard.
Boy wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving. #T4#
Boy looking to sit in guard and control but Helmsfrid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Helmsfrid has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Boy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Helmsfrid is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Boy pulls down on the head and he's put Helmsfrid to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Haole Boy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Helmsfrid has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Graves is trying to keep an underhook but Helmsfrid manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Helmsfrid is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helmsfrid throwing shots but Graves is blocking nicely.
Helmsfrid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helmsfrid pulls his head out easily.
Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Helmsfrid jumps into side control!
Helmsfrid is staying tight to Graves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Graves can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Helmsfrid slows the pace down.
Graves struggling a bit here.
Helmsfrid fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Helmsfrid looks up at the clock and then as Graves takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Helmsfrid smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Helmsfrid scores with a couple of short elbows.
Helmsfrid trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helmsfrid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Helmsfrid trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves tries to buck Helmsfrid off but Helmsfrid is having none of it.
Helmsfrid is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helmsfrid working away.
Helmsfrid wants to take a breather but Graves manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Helmsfrid.
Graves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Helmsfrid trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Helmsfrid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Helmsfrid trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graves is pressing down on Helmsfrid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helmsfrid is holding on for now. #T4#
Helmsfrid wants to get back to full guard.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Helmsfrid is defending well.
Helmsfrid wants to get back to full guard.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Graves is working for a kimura but Helmsfrid is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Durans Helmsfrid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Helmsfrid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Helmsfrid shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Graves's guard.
Graves is trying to keep Helmsfrid in close.
Helmsfrid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helmsfrid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durans Helmsfrid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Helmsfrid cracks Graves with a solid left hand.
Helmsfrid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmsfrid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helmsfrid wants to stand but Graves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Helmsfrid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Helmsfrid cracks Graves with a solid left hand.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Helmsfrid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.#SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Helmsfrid makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
Helmsfrid preventing the sweep.
Graves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Graves is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Graves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helmsfrid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helmsfrid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Graves keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
Helmsfrid distracts Graves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helmsfrid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helmsfrid scoring with some ground and pound.
Helmsfrid trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Graves looking for a guillotine here but Helmsfrid defends easily.
Helmsfrid trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Graves tries to sprawl but Helmsfrid drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Helmsfrid wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Helmsfrid prevents Graves from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Helmsfrid seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Durans Helmsfrid dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Helmsfrid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Helmsfrid trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Helmsfrid gets to mount! Graves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Helmsfrid lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Helmsfrid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid avoids the attempt from Graves to control.
Helmsfrid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape. #T1#
Graves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Graves is squirming around, avoiding Helmsfrid's attempts to control the action.
Graves wants to control but Helmsfrid is having none of it.
Graves is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Helmsfrid is staying active.
Helmsfrid working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helmsfrid wants to control the pace but Graves is squirming around nicely.
Graves wants to control but Helmsfrid is having none of it.
Graves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Graves trying to control here.
Helmsfrid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves is positioning himself well to prevent Helmsfrid advancing to mount. #T3#
Helmsfrid is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Helmsfrid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graves wants to improve his position but Helmsfrid is controlling well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Pablo Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helmsfrid is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Helmsfrid dives in and scores a takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves is trying to control the position but Helmsfrid postures up. #T4#
Helmsfrid throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helmsfrid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helmsfrid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmsfrid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Graves's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Durans Helmsfrid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helmsfrid, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Durans Helmsfrid!

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