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CWC 328 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helvig.
Helvig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (0) vs (4) Magomedov
Helvig wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Latin Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pushes down on Helvig's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helvig trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov 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.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Helvig is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Helvig recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (7) Magomedov
Magomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Helvig manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helvig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helvig has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Helvig. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (4) vs (7) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Helvig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (7) Magomedov
Helvig works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (7) Magomedov
Helvig tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Helvig.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helvig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is having to fend off submission attempts from Helvig, who is looking to sink in the choke. Helvig doesn't have the hooks in though and Magomedov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (9) Magomedov
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Helvig is defending well.
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Helvig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
Helvig is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Helvig is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Helvig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helvig manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Helvig's guard.
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (10) vs (12) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helvig, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helvig is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (14) vs (12) Magomedov
Helvig is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Magomedov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig 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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