PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Gould (ranked 24763 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorgrim Helgard (ranked 5724 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorgrim Helgard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caleb Gould's chin.

Gould
vs
Helgard

224 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Gould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorgrim Helgard!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Helgard does no damage.
Gould tries to counter with a takedown but Helgard is quick to defend against it.
Helgard throws a big shot that misses.
Helgard tries a head kick but it misses.
Gould takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Helgard dives in and scores a takedown into Gould's guard.
Helgard wants to control from the top but Gould keeps moving.
Helgard won't allow Gould to sweep him here.
Gould really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Helgard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Helgard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gould has his hands on Helgard's head, controlling the position.
Helgard postures up and lands a big shot to Gould's brow.
Helgard pushing down on Gould's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gould trying to control from the bottom.

Helgard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gould is refusing to be controlled, as Helgard sits in half guard.

Helgard in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gould tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Helgard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thorgrim Helgard!