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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Durans Helmsfrid (ranked 5945 p4p, 4943 weight class) and Joo Won (ranked 632 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Durans Helmsfrid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joo Won!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Won pushes Helmsfrid off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmsfrid goes for a takedown attempt but Won pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Won pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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RATING
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