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SSG 376 Helvig 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Feet shoots for a takedown but McCain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain pulls Feet in close to his closed guard and prevents Feet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet 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.
Feet trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feet postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain looking to control.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCain controlling Feet's posture.
McCain trying to control the position.
McCain has Feet pulled in close to control his posture.
Feet trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feet trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Feet wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
McCain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Feet controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
Feet is stalling in the full guard.
McCain is controlling Feet's posture.
Feet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (2) McCain
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain is looking to pass into half guard but Feet pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Feet is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (4) vs (2) McCain
Feet 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.
McCain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McCain wants to improve his position but instead Feet has moved into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control here.
Feet prevents McCain from improving his position.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working.
Feet controlling the action here.
Feet trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCain tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
Feet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCain works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCain controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feet wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (4) vs (4) McCain
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Feet managing to control the position.
McCain slips nicely into half guard.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
McCain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feet is just riding it out for now. McCain eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCain prevents Feet from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Feet wants to control but McCain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feet is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
McCain is taking a breather. Feet 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.
McCain is keen to just control but Feet is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Feet wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Feet is not content to let McCain control the position.
Feet is trying to control but can't.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feet is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feet is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Feet tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Feet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Feet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCain drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McCain as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Feet screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McCain! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John McCain!
After winning the bout, John McCain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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