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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magus Helmstead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenda Hlina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmstead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blitzkill. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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214 lbs
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188 cm
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magus Helmstead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenda Hlina!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlina shoots for a double leg takedown but Helmstead sprawls well. He's pushed Hlina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Helmstead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hlina taking shots to the head.
Hlina can't escape the position.
Helmstead with good strikes from the mount here!
Hlina is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmstead looking to secure an arm triangle but Hlina defends it well.
Hlina is still in real trouble! Can Helmstead finish him?
Hlina tries to lock up and control but Helmstead gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hlina seems to have recovered his senses.
Helmstead knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hlina on the ground.
Hlina regains half guard.
Hlina trying to control but Helmstead postures up.
Helmstead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hlina's head.
Helmstead prevents Hlina from improving his position.
Helmstead trying to pass the guard but Hlina defending well.
Hlina moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helmstead thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlina is looking for a triangle but Helmstead pushes his legs off easily.
Hlina wants to sweep here but Helmstead controlling him for the moment.
Hlina looks gassed!
Hlina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helmstead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helmstead wants to stand but Hlina is controlling his posture from full guard.
Helmstead stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Helmstead shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helmstead showed some decent athleticism there.
Helmstead prevents Hlina from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmstead drops an elbow to the side of Hlina's head.
Helmstead is looking for a kimura but Hlina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helmstead to get the leverage.
It looks like Helmstead is going to stand back up.
Helmstead 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.
Helmstead passes the guard and advances to mount!
Helmstead lands a heavy elbow.
Hlina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helmstead looking to control but Hlina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hlina is bucking up trying to escape but Helmstead cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmstead can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlina is looking to escape.
Hlina is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Helmstead cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Helmstead working the ground and pound effectively.
Helmstead lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Helmstead pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hlina is squirming around, avoiding Helmstead's attempts to control the action.
Helmstead working the ground and pound effectively.
Hlina is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlina is trying desperately to improve position.
Helmstead landing strikes from the mount and Hlina is in trouble!
Helmstead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Helmstead prevents Hlina from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Hlina that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hlina is looking to improve his position but Helmstead isn't that keen on the idea.
Helmstead fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helmstead is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hlina has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hlina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Helmstead dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hlina shoots and misses
and Helmstead counters with a series of strikes. Hlina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hlina with a poor takedown
and Helmstead finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Helmstead changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hlina looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Helmstead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hlina some visible discomfort.
Hlina is looking for a sweep.
Hlina taking a bit of punishment here - Helmstead scoring with strikes.
Helmstead lands a nice forearm strike.
Hlina is looking for a sweep.
Hlina prevents Helmstead from improving position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hlina tries to buck Helmstead off but Helmstead is having none of it.
Hlina regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmstead lands strikes from half guard.
Helmstead seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hlina tries to get to full guard but Helmstead has control of the leg.
Hlina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helmstead pulls his head out easily.
Helmstead seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hlina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helmstead working Hlina over with strikes.
Helmstead stands up out of the half guard.
Helmstead scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hlina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Helmstead to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hlina wants to sweep here but Helmstead controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmstead trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hlina's guard.
Hlina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hlina might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helmstead kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Helmstead won't allow Hlina to sweep him here.
Hlina controls Helmstead momentarily but Helmstead frees himself.
Hlina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Helmstead looks to land a combination. Hlina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlina blocks a head kick by Helmstead.
Hlina shoots and misses
and Helmstead counters with a takedown into side control.
Magus Helmstead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenda Hlina.
Hlina gets back to half guard.
Magus Helmstead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hlina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helmstead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helmstead's back!
Hlina is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Helmstead defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hlina is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helmstead covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlina connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Helmstead to escape the position.
Hlina has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Helmstead has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hlina is persistently looking for the submission but Helmstead is defending it well.
Hlina is persistently looking for the submission but Helmstead is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlina goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Helmstead escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Helmstead dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Helmstead drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hlina manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hlina is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Helmstead to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Helmstead shrugs it off.
Helmstead is looking to get to half guard.
Hlina punching from mount but Helmstead doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hlina jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Helmstead is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Helmstead and Hlina has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Helmstead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Helmstead tries to get out of the position.
Hlina working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlina tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hlina has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hlina goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helmstead has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hlina but great work by Helmstead.
Helmstead wants to control but Hlina is keeping him busy.
Helmstead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hlina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hlina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hlina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helmstead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helmstead has managed to get both his arms back between Hlina's legs - danger averted.
Hlina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helmstead is one step ahead there.
Helmstead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helmstead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlina is keeping the position for now.
Hlina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helmstead's guard.
Hlina throws a big right hand that misses.
Hlina drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Helmstead dives on top into guard.
Helmstead won't allow Hlina to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helmstead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helmstead has managed to get both his arms back between Hlina's legs - danger averted.
Helmstead stands and steps away. Hlina gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Danga de danga de dang - Helmstead scores with a four punch combination!
Helmstead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hlina fails with the takedown
and Helmstead counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helmstead.
Jenda Hlina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hlina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Helmstead!
Hlina is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Helmstead has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Helmstead!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlina is on top in guard.
Magus Helmstead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helmstead holds on and takes a little breather.
Hlina drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Helmstead manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hlina has Helmstead in his guard.
Hlina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hlina keeping moving, preventing Helmstead from controlling successfully.
Hlina looking for a sweep. Not yet Hlina, not yet.
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 Magus Helmstead.
Well Helmstead 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magus Helmstead!
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hype
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pop
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