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SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rambo looks for a takedown but Helvig sprawls well.
Helvig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rambo did well to prevent Helvig getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Helvig
Rambo trying to control here.
Helvig wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo gets full guard.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo is trying to keep Helvig in close.
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helvig defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helvig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helvig defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo has his hands on Helvig's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig trying to control the position but Rambo is working away.
Helvig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rambo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Helvig has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (0) vs (7) Helvig
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helvig looking to control but Rambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig prevents Rambo from getting the reversal.
Rambo wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rambo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rambo is holding on tight.
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rambo is looking to escape.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is working to get back to half guard.
Rambo is trying to escape the mount but Helvig keeps good control and instead manages to take Rambo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (0) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig working for a choke but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo can't escape the position.
Helvig working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rambo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rambo prevents Helvig from getting a body triangle.
Well, with Helvig on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rambo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rambo trying to control but not successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helvig trying to control.
Helvig is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rambo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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