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SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig 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 28 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helvig.
Chai rushes Helvig and presses him up against the cage.
Helvig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chai.
Helvig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chai prevents it.
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Helvig regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Helvig
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Helvig
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helvig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to move to mount but Helvig blocks the move with his legs.
Helvig is not content to let Chai control the position.
Helvig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helvig is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
Helvig trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helvig!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Helvig
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Helvig is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Helvig
Chai working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helvig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helvig's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (2) Helvig
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai looking for the RNC.
Chai keeps control of the position as Helvig tries to break free.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Helvig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off.
Chai is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Helvig has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Chai has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Helvig taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Chai doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Stsyapan Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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