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Bots de Garra 47 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Helenius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rishkinov clinches with his opponent.
Rishkinov wants the takedown. Helenius is fighting it off but Rishkinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helenius's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helenius (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
Rishkinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (0) vs (5) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helenius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rishkinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helenius, who protects the arm well.
Rishkinov tries for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helenius is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius struggling a bit here.
Helenius is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rishkinov wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Helenius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rishkinov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helenius (4) vs (5) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rishkinov is in a bad position with Helenius working for a choke. Rishkinov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (4) vs (7) Rishkinov
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov pushing down on Helenius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Helenius is a slippery customer.
Helenius controlling the position well.
Helenius tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.
Rishkinov wants to advance to full mount but Helenius doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rishkinov won't allow Helenius to sweep him here.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rishkinov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Helenius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (4) vs (10) Rishkinov
Helenius is squirming around, avoiding Rishkinov's attempts to control the action.
Helenius regains half guard.
Rishkinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rishkinov trying to mount his opponent but Helenius defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helenius trying to control from the bottom.
Rishkinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helenius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Rishkinov seems to be looking for submissions.
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Helenius preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rishkinov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (4) vs (13) Rishkinov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Helenius is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helenius (6) vs (13) Rishkinov
Rishkinov 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.
Helenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Helenius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helenius stands and throws Rishkinov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (9) vs (13) Rishkinov
Rishkinov is trying to control Helenius's posture but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Helenius trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov is letting Helenius control him for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
Helenius just content to control the position.
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helenius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helenius wants to work for an arm triangle but Rishkinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Helenius trying to pass the guard but Rishkinov defending well.
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov looking to control.
Rishkinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helenius wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Rishkinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helenius controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius postures up.
Rishkinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helenius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helenius is trying to control the action in half guard but Rishkinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov manages to get to full guard.
Rishkinov working a defensive guard here.
Helenius stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.
Helenius controlling from the top position.
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Helenius stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.
Helenius advances to half guard.
Helenius wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping him busy.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Helenius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rishkinov avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Helenius moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rishkinov. Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (12) vs (13) Rishkinov
A lull in the action here.
Helenius tries for a kimura but Rishkinov is defending well.
Helenius trying to control the position but Rishkinov is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helenius passes into side control, despite Rishkinov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (15) vs (13) Rishkinov
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rishkinov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helenius's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov has a hand on Helenius's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Helenius takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helenius (18) vs (13) Rishkinov
Helenius manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rishkinov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helenius (21) vs (13) Rishkinov
And that's the end of the fight!
Helenius takes the fight on points by 21 to 13.
Rupert Helenius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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