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SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yasalmibaal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngannou to the ground. Yasalmibaal is now in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yasalmibaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yasalmibaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou trying to move into half guard but instead Yasalmibaal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
Ngannou has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head to control his posture.
Ngannou working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngannou wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (2) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou regains half guard.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ngannou dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou wants to pass to mount but Yasalmibaal is defending the position.
Ngannou is just content to waste time from the top position. Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou looking for subs off his back but Yasalmibaal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ngannou trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngannou trying to control here.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yasalmibaal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Ngannou passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Yasalmibaal is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
Yasalmibaal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ngannou escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ngannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (9) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yasalmibaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngannou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (11) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal is squirming around, avoiding Ngannou's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou prevents Yasalmibaal from getting the reversal.
Ngannou wants to control the pace but Yasalmibaal is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to pass to mount but Yasalmibaal is defending the position.
Yasalmibaal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngannou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngannou's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (11) vs (18) Yasalmibaal
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yasalmibaal is looking for the choke from the back position but Ngannou is controlling his hands well.
Ngannou can't escape the position.
Yasalmibaal is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Yasalmibaal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yasalmibaal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ngannou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (13) vs (18) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 18 to 13.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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