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SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 11 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cardosi shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Der Sloot's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Cardosi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Sloot defends the submission attempt.
Van Der Sloot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Sloot avoid being mounted?
Cardosi wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Cardosi is stalling here. Van Der Sloot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cardosi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Der Sloot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Van Der Sloot tries to pass to full mount but Cardosi defends it.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi is not content to let Van Der Sloot control the position.
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Cardosi is trying to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Cardosi keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Cardosi gets back to half guard.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Sloot passes into half guard. #T5#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T6#
Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Van Der Sloot has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (2) Cardosi
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from getting the reversal.#T7#
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Cardosi wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
Cardosi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Cardosi regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi 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.
Van Der Sloot stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position. #T11#
Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control but can't.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Sloot sits in half guard.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Cardosi trying to control here.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardosi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Der Sloot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T14#
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Der Sloot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Der Sloot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (6) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Van Der Sloot tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 23 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sticks has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Kuang has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kuang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sticks regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) Kuang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuang defends well.#SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuang defends well.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Kuang pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sticks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuang stacks Sticks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Kuang
Kuang works to advance to full mount. Sticks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (0) vs (7) Kuang
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sticks is looking to escape.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuang has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang controlling from mount.
Sticks is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to take his opponent's back but Sticks doesn't allow it.
Kuang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Sticks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang looking to control but Sticks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to take Sticks's back here but Sticks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
Sticks 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.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Sticks is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (10) Kuang
Kuang prevents Sticks from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sticks to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (0) vs (13) Kuang
Sticks is really stuck here.
Sticks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuang's guard. Nice work there by Sticks.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (13) Kuang#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Kuang in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (15) Kuang
Kuang passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Kuang uses his free foot to push down on Sticks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (18) Kuang
Kuang tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuang passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (21) Kuang
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuang is taking a breather. Sticks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuang 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.
#T6#
Kuang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (24) Kuang
Sticks is trying to improve his position.
Kuang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (2) vs (26) Kuang
Sticks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sticks 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: Sticks (4) vs (26) Kuang
Sticks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (28) Kuang#T7##SUB#
Sticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Kuang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (31) Kuang
Kuang trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #T8#
Sticks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position. #SUB#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuang pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (34) Kuang#SUB2#
Kuang has hold of Sticks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sticks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sticks is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kuang tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Sticks is trying to reverse the position but instead Kuang has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (4) vs (37) Kuang
Kuang doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (6) vs (37) Kuang#SUB2#
Sticks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Kuang in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (6) vs (39) Kuang
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuang passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuang pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Sticks is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kuang is trying to work for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
Kuang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sticks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kuang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (6) vs (42) Kuang
Sticks is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (6) vs (44) Kuang#T11##SUB2#
Kuang has hold of Sticks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sticks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sticks looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (6) vs (47) Kuang
My spies in Frugal McDoogal\'s Dojo inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
#SUB2#
Kuang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sticks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuang keeps control of the position as Sticks tries to break free.
Sticks is working hard here to advance position.#T12##SUB2#
Kuang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kuang.
Sticks is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sticks fending off the submission attempt from Kuang.
Sticks can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sticks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Sticks regains half guard.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang is controlling the pace.
Kuang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (6) vs (50) Kuang#T14#
Kuang content just to control the position here.
Kuang trying to control but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kuang is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang wins on points by 50 to 6.
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Denari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Denari moves out of range.
Denari keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafael Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Denari moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denari tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Denari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro is looking to control Denari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Denari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.#T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denari is aware though and is defending well.
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Ribeiro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari wants to improve his position but instead Ribeiro has moved into half guard.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Denari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving. #T2#
Denari 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.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving. #SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Denari's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (5) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Denari manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Denari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denari keeps working. #SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Denari is letting Ribeiro control him for a moment. #T4#
Denari is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Denari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Denari gets back to full guard.
#T5##SUB#
Denari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro won't allow Denari to sweep him here.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Denari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Denari has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (5) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Denari defends it easily.
#T6#
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denari advances to half guard.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribeiro holds on and takes a little breather. #T7##SUB#
Denari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ribeiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Denari looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denari is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (7) Ribeiro
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Denari defends easily.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Denari in close.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Denari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Denari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Denari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Denari is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Denari tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Denari is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Denari wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Denari defends it easily.
Denari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denari trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (9) Ribeiro
Denari wants to control the position but Ribeiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denari is pressing down on Ribeiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denari 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.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Denari working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
#T13#
Denari wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Denari has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Denari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Denari is working from the bottom.
Denari moves into full guard.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Denari 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: Denari (8) vs (9) Ribeiro
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Chai has clasped his hands together around Snake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Snake (0) vs (4) Chai
Snake is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Snake seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Snake denies him.
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai stalling. #T1#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is thwarting Snake's attempts to control the position.
Snake wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is taking a breather. Snake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Snake trying to control here.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Snake is defending the position. #SUB#
Snake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai not doing much here.
#T3#
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Snake reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (4) Chai
Chai pulls Snake in to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (4) Chai#SUB#
Snake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Snake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snake trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Snake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snake prevents Chai from improving his position.
Snake wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (8) vs (4) Chai
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Snake trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snake avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Snake fails to move to back control. #T6#
Snake looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Snake from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake is looking to work his way around to Chai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Chai can't escape the position.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai wants to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Snake is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai 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.
Chai wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is pressing down on Snake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai has Snake pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Snake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snake works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Snake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (11) vs (4) Chai
Chai tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snake wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Well, if Snake 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.
#T11#
Chai wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Snake is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai won't allow Snake to pass to mount.
Chai is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai wants to improve his position but Snake is controlling well.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Snake trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Chai is not content to let Snake control the position.
Chai trying to control but Snake postures up.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Chai is doing well to control the position and prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg.
Well, if Snake 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.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Chai tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (14) vs (4) Chai
Chai is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai regains half guard.
Snake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious Sea Snake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. River is trying to defend but Sova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Sova
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
River is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sova content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Sova is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Sova seems content to control.
Sova wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #T2#
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sova is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova is taking a breather. River says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
River is trying to control but can't.
River tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Sova eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Sova is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sova pulls his head out easily.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Let's hope that Sova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
River wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
River tries to get to full guard but Sova has control of the leg.
Sova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sova.
Sova tries to pass to full mount but River defends it.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Sova is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control River haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Sova eventually gives up the hold.
Sova is looking to stall here but River recovers full guard.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
River working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
#T7#
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
River 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. #SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sova defends well.
River keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (2) Sova#SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.
River has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sova controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #T9#
River looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sova holds on and takes a little breather.
Sova 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: River (2) vs (4) Sova
Sova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sova works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River (2) vs (7) Sova
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (7) Sova
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of River's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take River's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (11) Sova#SUB2#
Sova working for a choke but River is defending well.
River is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sova looking for the choke but no joy.
River staying busy and making it hard for Sova to control.
I really don't envy River right now.
River is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
River tries to roll but Sova sticks to his back.
Sova controlling from the back.
River trying to control the hands but Sova breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sova tightening his grip on River, looking for the choke.
Sova tries to get the hooks in deep but River pushed the leg off.
River trying to control the position but Sova manages to sink in the hooks.
River is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on River's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
I would not like to be River right now.
River can't escape the position.
River wants to control his opponent's hands but Sova gets his hands free.
Well, with Sova on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before River is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
River tries to escape the position.
River looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sova.
Sova slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
River is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sova gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sova's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13##SUB2#
Sova has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sova tries to keep control of the position but River is staying busy.
Sova is trying to control but River is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
River can't escape the position.
River gets back to half guard.#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sova pulls his head out easily.
Sova controlling the action here.
River is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: River (4) vs (14) Sova#T14#
Sova looking to control and managing it successfully.
River is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
River tries to lock up and control but Sova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sova tries to control but River wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sova wins on points by 14 to 4.
Pavel Sova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Majere shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Dallas
Dallas trying to control the position.
Dallas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Dallas#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
I've been told that Dallas has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.#SUB#
Majere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dallas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dallas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Majere moves into full guard.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dallas 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.
Majere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Majere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (2) Dallas#SUB2#
Majere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Majere has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.
Majere is stalling in the full guard.
Majere's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dallas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.
Dallas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Majere 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.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Majere won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Majere advances to half guard.
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Dallas defends it. #T5#
Majere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Dallas actively working from the bottom here.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Dallas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Majere controlling the pace.
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Dallas is defending the position.
Dallas trying to control from the bottom.
Dallas tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.#T7#
Majere stalling.
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Majere trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Dallas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Majere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Dallas tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Majere is controlling the pace.
Majere prevents Dallas from improving his position.
Dallas manages to get to full guard.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Dallas trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dallas working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dallas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dallas trying to control the position.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Dallas is trying to control the position but Majere postures up. #T11#
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck.
Dallas working a defensive guard but Majere passes into half guard.
Dallas is in trouble now - Majere has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (7) vs (2) Dallas
Dallas tries to hold on but Majere postures up.
Majere controlling his opponent. #T12#
Majere seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dallas is holding on tight.
Majere takes Dallas's back. Score +3 for taking back: Majere (10) vs (2) Dallas
Majere biding his time, looking for the opening.
Majere not allowing Dallas to control his hands.
Dallas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Majere.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Majere.
Dallas tries to escape but Majere has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Majere is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Majere keeps control of the position as Dallas tries to break free.
Majere gets his hands free as Dallas looks to control.
Majere is hanging on to Dallas's back as he tries to escape.
Majere has good solid back control here.
Dallas wants to escape the position.
Majere keeps control of the position easily here as Dallas tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Dallas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Majere's arms. #T14#
I really don't envy Dallas right now.
Majere controlling from the back.
Dallas trying to control the hands but Majere won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Dallas right now.
Dallas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Borgia has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Borgia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Borgia pulls Barnett into guard.
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Borgia 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.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
Borgia pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Borgia 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: Borgia (2) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borgia prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Borgia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Borgia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barnett reverses the position - he's now on top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia is controlling Barnett's posture.
Borgia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there. #T4#
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (2) Barnett
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnett can't keep his opponent in guard - Borgia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Borgia controlling the action here.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Borgia prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Barnett is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Borgia is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Barnett wants to control but Borgia passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.#T10#
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up.
#T11#
Barnett wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to control Borgia's posture. Borgia takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Barnett! Borgia is rotating here... this could be the end... Barnett is out! Borgia has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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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 19 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soderberg has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Corona rushes Soderberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Soderberg decides to pull guard.
Soderberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corona defends it easily.
Corona pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Corona is thwarting Soderberg's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is staying active underneath Corona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona is looking to pass Soderberg's guard but actually Soderberg recovers to full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Corona is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona stays in close to Soderberg's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Corona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corona has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corona passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (3) Corona#SUB2#
Corona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Corona trying to control the position but Soderberg is working away. #SUB2#
Corona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soderberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Corona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corona working away.#T4##SUB2#
Corona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here. #T5#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Soderberg has control of Corona's left arm, preventing Corona from doing any damage.
Corona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Corona is stalling in the full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Soderberg 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.
Corona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg pulls Corona in to control the position.
Soderberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Soderberg working for a triangle but Corona defends it easily.
Corona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corona looking to sit in guard and control but Soderberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg preventing the sweep.
Soderberg passes Corona's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corona doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg.
Corona wants to get back to full guard but Soderberg has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (3) Corona#SUB#
Soderberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soderberg working away.#T9##SUB#
Soderberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corona knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Soderberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corona is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Corona keeps trying to improve his position.
Corona is trying to work for a sweep but Soderberg has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg prevents Corona from getting the reversal.
Soderberg controlling his opponent.
Soderberg is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Soderberg wants to finish this one by submission but Corona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soderberg. #SUB#
Soderberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corona has worked his arm free - good work by Corona!
Corona is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Corona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soderberg advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (9) vs (3) Corona
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape. #T13#
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg postures up.
Corona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corona tries to hold on but Soderberg pushes him away.
Soderberg controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Soderberg controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg trying to control but Corona is having none of it.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (12) vs (3) Corona
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg takes the fight on points by 12 to 3.
Krister Soderberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Feet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Feet 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.#TD#
Feet pulls guard successfully.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Elvul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Elvul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Feet 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.
Elvul 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.
Feet has his hands on Elvul's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Elvul is pushing down on Feet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feet is fighting to maintain full guard but Elvul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Feet wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elvul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elvul is keen to just control but Feet is a slippery customer.
Elvul controlling the action here.#T3#
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Elvul controlling the action here.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet is looking to get back to full guard here but Elvul has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (0) vs (3) Elvul#T4#
Elvul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feet keeps working.
Feet is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Elvul is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (0) vs (5) Elvul
Feet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Feet tries to improve his position but instead Elvul has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Feet (0) vs (8) Elvul
Will Elvul go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Feet is trying to break free.
#T5#
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Elvul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Feet trying to control the hands but Elvul won't let him.
Feet looking very determined here, making life difficult for Elvul.
Elvul controlling well, preventing Feet from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Elvul working for a choke but Feet is defending well.
Feet trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T6#
Elvul is riding his opponent, not letting Feet buck him off.
Elvul is not going to allow Feet to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Feet right now.
#T7#
Elvul is not going to allow Feet to sit and survive in this position.
Feet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elvul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I would not like to be Feet right now.
Feet tries to escape but Elvul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Feet is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Feet's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Feet is keeping busy.
Elvul has the hooks in. Feet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Feet looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Feet tries to roll but Elvul sticks to his back.
#T9#
Feet trying to control the hands but Elvul breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Elvul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Feet just trying to survive but Elvul is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Feet is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Feet fending off the submission attempt from Elvul.
Feet tries to escape but Elvul has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Feet looking very determined here, making life difficult for Elvul.
Feet is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Elvul controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Elvul looking to break Feet's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Feet remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Elvul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T11##SUB2#
Elvul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Elvul biding his time, controlling Feet.
Feet is holding onto Elvul's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Feet can't escape the position.
Elvul really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Feet.#T12#
Feet trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Feet rolls, trying to escape but Elvul keeps control of the position.
What can Feet do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Elvul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Feet wants to control his opponent's hands but Elvul gets his hands free. #T13#
Feet tries to escape but Elvul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Elvul has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Feet's body.
Feet wants to escape the position.
Elvul doesn't have the hooks in and Feet manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (8) Elvul
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard.
Elvul is pulling down on Feet's head. It's preventing any offense from Feet, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a triangle but Feet pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Elvul controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elvul 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: Feet (2) vs (10) Elvul
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul is taking a breather. Feet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Feet is looking to get back to full guard here but Elvul has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (2) vs (13) Elvul
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul 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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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 27 wins and 27 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Helvig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helvig showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Hunt
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Helvig is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig controlling the pace. #T1#
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig stalling.
Helvig wants to advance to full mount but Hunt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Helvig 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. #T3#
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Hunt
Helvig slows the pace down. #T4#
Helvig tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt is letting Helvig control him for a moment.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. #T5#
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Helvig is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Helvig stalls from top position.
Helvig advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (7) vs (0) Hunt
Helvig controlling from mount. #T6#
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Helvig.
Helvig continues to stall.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (0) Hunt
Helvig controls the position.#T8#
Helvig has the hooks in. Hunt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig not allowing Hunt to control his hands.
Hunt is really stuck here.
Helvig is riding his opponent, not letting Hunt buck him off.
Hunt is in bad spot here.
Helvig has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Hunt can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Hunt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.#T10#
More hug and hope from Helvig.#T11#
Helvig controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Helvig is hanging on to Hunt's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Helvig controls the action.
Helvig continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Hunt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Helvig's guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Hunt
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Helvig 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: Helvig (12) vs (2) Hunt
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Hunt#T14#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Hunt prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Bjørn Helvig 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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