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SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harvey gets caught napping as Robinson dives in and scores a takedown. Harvey manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Harvey
Harvey 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harvey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Harvey
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harvey is one step ahead there.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Harvey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harvey pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlier Martial Arts NY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robinson won't allow Harvey to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Harvey is very close to passing his half guard.
Harvey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Harvey prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harvey controlling the action here.
Robinson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard but Harvey has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (5) Harvey
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Harvey maintains control.
Harvey controlling from the full mount.
Harvey has hold of Robinson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Robinson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harvey looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harvey looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
Robinson wants to control but Harvey is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harvey trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Harvey prevents Robinson from getting the reversal.
Robinson wants to hold on but Harvey pushes him away.
Harvey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Robinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harvey trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Harvey with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harvey manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robinson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (2) vs (8) Harvey
Robinson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harvey.
Robinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Robinson right now.
Harvey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robinson doesn't escape.
Harvey gets his hands free as Robinson looks to control.
Harvey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robinson just trying to survive but Harvey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Robinson right now.
Robinson showing good submission defense here.
Harvey is not going to allow Robinson to sit and survive in this position.
Harvey wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Harvey gets his hands free as Robinson looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson rolls, trying to escape but Harvey keeps control of the position.
Harvey trying to control.
Robinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Harvey gets his hands free.
Robinson tries to roll but Harvey sticks to his back.
Harvey trying to control momentarily.
Robinson tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Robinson tries to roll but Harvey sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harvey struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harvey is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Harvey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harvey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (8) Harvey
Robinson trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now.
Harvey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (10) Harvey
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harvey 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harvey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Harvey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
Robinson wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harvey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harvey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson gets full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Harvey stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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