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SSG 266 Hall vs Chai 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 25 wins and 32 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Helvig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Helvig
Chai 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.
Chai pushing down on Helvig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Helvig
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Helvig has picked Chai up and slammed him! Chai can't keep hold of the triangle and Helvig manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Helvig working away.
Chai is letting Helvig control him for a moment.
It looks like Helvig might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Helvig off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Helvig passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Helvig trying to control the pace.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Helvig.
Helvig postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Helvig 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to control here.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Helvig jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Helvig controls the position.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai trying to remain calm as Helvig controls from the top position.
Helvig is continuing to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Helvig working away.
A lull in the action here as Helvig stalls from top position.
Chai tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
Helvig happy to just control the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig slows the pace down.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Helvig takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The adventures of Helvig the control monster continue. Boring.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (6) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (15) Helvig
I would not like to be Chai right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Helvig keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Helvig controlling from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 15 to 6.
Bjørn Helvig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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