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SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Helvig drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Marden trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Helvig won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
Marden trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Helvig stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Marden
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helvig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helvig trying to control the position but Marden is working away.
Helvig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Marden
Marden trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it.
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helvig is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away.
Helvig is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig looking to control.
Marden advances to half guard.
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (5) Marden
Marden trying to control the position but Helvig is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helvig is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (9) vs (5) Marden
Marden tries to break free.
Marden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marden is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Helvig off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Marden 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 Helvig gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Helvig. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helvig's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (7) Marden
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Marden pushes his legs off easily.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Marden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (11) vs (7) Marden
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (14) vs (7) Marden
Marden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig trying to control the position but Marden is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helvig thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Helvig seems to be working for a kimura but Marden defends the submission attempt.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marden wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (14) vs (9) Marden
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to control.
Marden stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (14) vs (12) Marden
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marden off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (18) vs (12) Marden
Helvig doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (18) vs (14) Marden
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marden slips nicely into half guard.
Marden is thwarting Helvig's attempts to control the position.
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig is not content to let Marden control the position.
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Helvig defends the submission attempt.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (18) vs (17) Marden
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Marden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig regains half guard.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Helvig is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (17) Marden
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (19) Marden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helvig is breathing heavily.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
Bjørn Helvig very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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