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SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shalit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helvig's waist but Helvig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shalit off to one side.
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
Shalit pulls Helvig into guard.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Shalit 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.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shalit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Helvig has Shalit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Helvig
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shalit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
Shalit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shalit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (5) vs (4) Helvig
Shalit can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helvig trying to control.
Shalit can't escape the position.
Helvig working for a choke but Shalit is defending well.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shalit.
Shalit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shalit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is trying to break free.
Shalit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shalit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shalit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Shalit is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Shalit is defending the position.
Shalit tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit is pressing down on Helvig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shalit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (7) vs (4) Helvig
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helvig has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shalit doesn't defend quickly enough and Helvig has managed to lock this one up! Can Shalit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Helvig on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjørn Helvig!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjørn Helvig waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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