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SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grov sprawls well. Grov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Sloot gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot tries for a takedown but Grov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Grov. No joy for Van Der Sloot on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Van Der Sloot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Sloot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Grov rushes Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Grov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Grov#SUB2#
Grov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Der Sloot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Der Sloot has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Grov
Grov pulls Van Der Sloot in close to prevent any damage.
Van Der Sloot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Sloot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Van Der Sloot passes into half guard. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Der Sloot.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away.
Grov wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass to mount but Grov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grov is just riding it out for now. Van Der Sloot eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Van Der Sloot wants to take a breather but Grov is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grov tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but Grov defending well. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Sloot passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (2) Grov
Van Der Sloot wants to take Grov's back but he can't do it this time.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Grov is having none of it. #SUB#
Grov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot fails to move to back control. #T5#
Grov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Der Sloot works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (8) vs (2) Grov#SUB#
Van Der Sloot working for a guillotine from mount but Grov is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Grov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Grov working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (8) vs (4) Grov#SUB#
Grov is posturing up here but Van Der Sloot has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Grov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Grov has to tap! Slick submission there by Van Der Sloot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Van Der Sloot! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mesquita swats away the attempt to clinch by Wellington.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Wellington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Wellington gets tackled into the cage by Mesquita. Mesquita maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Mesquita gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (0) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
Wellington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita is fighting to break Wellington's control of his arms but Wellington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Wellington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita won't allow Wellington to sweep him here.
Mesquita trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wellington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita being controlled here momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wellington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Wellington's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wellington's guard.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wellington is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Wellington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Wellington working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wellington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wellington has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Wellington stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#T6#
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but Wellington is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wellington looking for a triangle here. Mesquita is fighting it but it looks tight! Wellington pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mesquita is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Wellington! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Arethan has managed to clinch.
Arethan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arethan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Espinoza is working for takedown but Arethan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Arethan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Espinoza is trying to keep an underhook but Arethan manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Espinoza (0) vs (2) Arethan
Espinoza manages to get to full guard.
Espinoza keeping moving, preventing Arethan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza controls Arethan momentarily but Arethan frees himself.
Espinoza keeping moving, preventing Arethan from controlling successfully.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Espinoza controlling the position.
Arethan wants to pass the guard but Espinoza is keeping the position.#SUB#
Espinoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arethan is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arethan looking to pass the guard.
Espinoza is trying to keep Arethan in close.
Arethan wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving. #T2#
Espinoza is looking to sweep but instead, Arethan has passed into half guard.
Arethan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Espinoza trying to control from the bottom.
Espinoza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Espinoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Espinoza is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Arethan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Arethan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Espinoza is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Arethan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elo Arethan!
A very excited looking Elo Arethan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Frederick manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro is pressing down on Frederick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frederick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (4) Belmiro
Frederick being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Belmiro defends easily.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Belmiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Belmiro trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick looking to control.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Frederick is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Frederick trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (7) vs (4) Belmiro
Frederick trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro stops Frederick from passing to mount. #T7#
Belmiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (9) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (9) vs (6) Belmiro
Frederick is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Belmiro passes Frederick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frederick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frederick defends it well.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Belmiro moves into full mount! Frederick won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (9) vs (9) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to control the action but instead Frederick gets a body lock and reverses into Belmiro's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (11) vs (9) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there. #T11##SUB#
Frederick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belmiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belmiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belmiro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (11) vs (13) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Frederick tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro slows the pace down.
Belmiro tries to advance position but instead Frederick slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Frederick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is looking to control Belmiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frederick avoid being mounted?
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Belmiro is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Belmiro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Frederick's thigh. Frederick counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Belmiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (11) vs (16) Belmiro
Frederick isn't going anywhere.#T14#
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belmiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro trying to control the action but Frederick is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 16 to 11. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kuningas drives through with a takedown into Marston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (0) vs (2) Kuningas
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kuningas drops back looking for a leg! Marston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marston manages to kick Kuningas off! Kuningas jumps back into Marston's guard.
Kuningas stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston pulls Kuningas in close to prevent any damage.
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kuningas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (0) vs (5) Kuningas
Marston wants to control but Kuningas postures up.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuningas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it. #SUB2#
Kuningas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marston could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuningas has cracked it and Marston is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leenart Kuningas! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bremner instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sova has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bremner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sova walks away with a smile on his face. Bremner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bremner moves into range and clinches up with Sova.#TD2#
Sova has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bremner regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Sova#SUB#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #SUB#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bremner looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bremner is trying to keep Sova in close.
#SUB#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bremner has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova advances to half guard.
Sova is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bremner won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Sova controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sova wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.#SUB2#
Sova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova pushes down on Bremner's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Sova is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova trying to control from Bremner's half guard. Bremner has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Bremner wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (2) Sova
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner advances to half guard.
Sova is looking to control Bremner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sova avoid being mounted?
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Bremner moves into full mount! Sova won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (2) Sova
Sova gets back to half guard.#T6#
Bremner is pressing down on Sova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sova is holding on for now.
Sova is in trouble now - Bremner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (2) Sova
Sova reaches up and holds on to Bremner to control the position.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Bremner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bremner prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Bremner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sova is looking to escape.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Bremner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Sova regains half guard.#T7#
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Sova defending well.
Sova tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bremner (8) vs (6) Sova
Sova trying to control.
Bremner is really stuck here.
Sova keeps control of the position easily here as Bremner tries to buck him off.
Sova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Sova trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sova avoiding Bremner 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sova biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bremner prevents Sova from getting a body triangle.
Bremner can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sova looking for the RNC. #T9#
Sova trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bremner turns into Sova and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (10) vs (6) Sova
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova is controlling Bremner's posture.
Bremner is pushing down on Sova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sova is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner is pressing down on Sova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sova is holding on for now.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bremner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (10) vs (8) Sova#T10#
Sova trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sova defends it easily.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sova prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Sova is looking to stall here but Bremner recovers full guard.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Sova won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Sova passes into half guard.
Bremner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sova has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (10) vs (11) Sova#SUB2#
Sova working for a guillotine from mount but Bremner is in no mood to give up.
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
Bremner stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape. #T13#
Sova prevents Bremner from getting the reversal.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Sova controlling the action here.
It looks like Sova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Bremner is defending the position.
Bremner trying to hold on to Sova's head to control him but Sova postures up.
#SUB#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Sova controlling the action here.#T14#
Sova is continuing to stall.
Bremner won't allow Sova to pass to mount.
Sova trying to control from half guard but Bremner is working away.
Sova controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 13 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hlervu gets tackled into the cage by Kane. Kane maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hlervu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane seems keen to control Hlervu's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kane continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane pulls Hlervu in to control the position.
Kane is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.
Hlervu stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
Kane is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
#T2#
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kane is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.#T3#
Hlervu looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (2) Hlervu
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hlervu working a defensive guard here.
Kane passes Hlervu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kane is trying to control the action in half guard but Hlervu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (4) Hlervu
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kane has his foot on Hlervu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hlervu works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Hlervu 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.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hlervu is now in half guard.
Well, if Hlervu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
More hug and hope from Kane.
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Kane managing to control the position.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Kane controlling Hlervu's posture. #T9#
Kane is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kane wants to control the position but Hlervu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Kane is looking to get back to full guard here but Hlervu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (2) vs (7) Hlervu
Hlervu working away.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hlervu working away.#T11#
Kane tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kane's legs.
Hlervu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kane (2) vs (9) Hlervu
Kane holds on for dear life.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Kane tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Kane to control.
Hlervu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kane tries to improve his position but instead Hlervu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kane (2) vs (12) Hlervu#T13#
Kane tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Hlervu working for a choke but Kane is defending well.
Kane trying to control the position but Hlervu manages to sink in the hooks.
Hlervu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hlervu has the hooks in. Kane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Kane trying to control the action but Hlervu just sinks the hooks in.
Hlervu is trying to stick to Kane's back but Kane is turning into Hlervu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hlervu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kane. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (4) vs (12) Hlervu
Kane trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Kane passes Hlervu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Hlervu is defending well.
Hlervu trying to get back to full guard but Kane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (7) vs (12) Hlervu
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngannou to the ground. Yasalmibaal is now in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yasalmibaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yasalmibaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.#T1#
Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou trying to move into half guard but instead Yasalmibaal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself. #SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Ngannou is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Ngannou working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngannou wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (2) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou regains half guard.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ngannou dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Ngannou wants to pass to mount but Yasalmibaal is defending the position.
Ngannou is just content to waste time from the top position. Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking for subs off his back but Yasalmibaal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ngannou trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngannou trying to control here.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yasalmibaal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass. #T9#
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Ngannou passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Yasalmibaal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ngannou escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ngannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (9) vs (14) Yasalmibaal#T11##SUB#
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yasalmibaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngannou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (11) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Yasalmibaal is squirming around, avoiding Ngannou's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou prevents Yasalmibaal from getting the reversal.
Ngannou wants to control the pace but Yasalmibaal is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to pass to mount but Yasalmibaal is defending the position.
Yasalmibaal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngannou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngannou's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (11) vs (18) Yasalmibaal#T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for the choke from the back position but Ngannou is controlling his hands well.
Ngannou can't escape the position.
Yasalmibaal is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Yasalmibaal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yasalmibaal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ngannou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (13) vs (18) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 18 to 13.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
McCain forces Helvig back against the cage and clinches.
Helvig goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCain prevents it.
#TD2#
McCain wants the takedown. Helvig is fighting it off but McCain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helvig's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain preventing the sweep.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig looking to control.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Helvig can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCain passes into side control, despite Helvig's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) McCain
Helvig can't do much from the bottom here.
McCain gets to mount! Helvig was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (0) vs (7) McCain
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
McCain looking to secure an arm triangle but Helvig defends it well.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
McCain trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
McCain wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helvig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Helvig bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (7) McCain
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Helvig trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on McCain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCain. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (7) McCain
McCain tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
Helvig is looking to take McCain's back but instead McCain gets back to half guard. Nice work.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Helvig is looking to advance position but McCain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (5) vs (11) McCain
Helvig is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Helvig wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Helvig wants to sweep but McCain has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (14) McCain#T6#
Helvig seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
Helvig is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (14) McCain
McCain controlling Helvig's posture. #T7#
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (16) McCain
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8##SUB#
Helvig has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Helvig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCain has passed into half guard!
Helvig controlling the position well. #T9#
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Helvig is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McCain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCain is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.#T10#
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (16) McCain
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (18) McCain
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle here but McCain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (21) McCain
McCain tries to advance to mount but Helvig denies him.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain takes a little break here. Helvig wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Helvig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig looks to move to half guard but instead McCain has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (9) vs (23) McCain
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Helvig is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
McCain looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 23 to 9.
A very excited looking John McCain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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