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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Durans Helmsfrid (ranked 6088 p4p, 5129 weight class) and Micheal King (ranked 636 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, 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, Micheal King!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
King rushes Helmsfrid and presses him up against the cage.
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.
King trying to control but Helmsfrid is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
King swings for the body but Helmsfrid moves out of range.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
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.
King clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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RATING
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