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SSG 375 Finn 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 29 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Helvig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Finn's legs - danger averted.
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.
Finn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Helvig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Helvig 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.
Let's hope that Helvig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helvig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helvig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Finn is looking for a triangle but Helvig pushes his legs off easily.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Finn working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helvig is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Finn 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.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Helvig escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Helvig
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Finn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Helvig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn passes into half guard.
Helvig is positioning himself well to prevent Finn advancing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Finn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Finn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helvig defends it well.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn is looking to pass into half guard but Helvig pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Helvig is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Finn working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Helvig stays in close to Finn's body and controls the position.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.
Finn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helvig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Finn has his foot on Helvig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helvig works his way back into a safe position though.
Helvig is pushing down on Finn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finn is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Finn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finn.
Finn is looking to cinch up a triangle. Helvig throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Finn's body to avoid the submission. Finn has instead reached around Helvig's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Finn arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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