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SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 13 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu gets tackled into the cage by Kane. Kane maintains the clinch.
Hlervu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane seems keen to control Hlervu's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kane continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane pulls Hlervu in to control the position.
Kane is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.
Hlervu stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
Kane is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kane is pulling down on Hlervu's head. It's preventing any offense from Hlervu, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (2) Hlervu
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hlervu working a defensive guard here.
Kane passes Hlervu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kane is trying to control the action in half guard but Hlervu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (4) Hlervu
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane has his foot on Hlervu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hlervu works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hlervu is now in half guard.
Well, if Hlervu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane pulls Hlervu in close to prevent any damage.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
More hug and hope from Kane.
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kane managing to control the position.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard.
Kane controlling Hlervu's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kane wants to control the position but Hlervu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to get back to full guard here but Hlervu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (2) vs (7) Hlervu
Hlervu working away.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hlervu working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kane's legs.
Hlervu advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kane (2) vs (9) Hlervu
Kane holds on for dear life.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to hold on but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Kane to control.
Hlervu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kane tries to improve his position but instead Hlervu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kane (2) vs (12) Hlervu
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to break free.
Hlervu working for a choke but Kane is defending well.
Kane trying to control the position but Hlervu manages to sink in the hooks.
Hlervu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hlervu has the hooks in. Kane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control the action but Hlervu just sinks the hooks in.
Hlervu is trying to stick to Kane's back but Kane is turning into Hlervu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hlervu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kane. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (4) vs (12) Hlervu
Kane trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Kane passes Hlervu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Hlervu is defending well.
Hlervu trying to get back to full guard but Kane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (7) vs (12) Hlervu
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath Tendren Hlervu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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