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SSG 383 Helvig vs McCain 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 39 wins and 30 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helvig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) McCain
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCain tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig is taking a breather. McCain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helvig controlling the action here.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helvig content to control rather than advance.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCain 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: Helvig (2) vs (4) McCain
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!
Helvig tries to roll but McCain sticks to his back.
Helvig needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Helvig trying to control but not successfully.
Helvig rolls, trying to escape but McCain keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain is riding his opponent, not letting Helvig buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like McCain 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.
Helvig tries to break free.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helvig trying to control but not successfully.
Helvig can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Helvig do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Helvig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Helvig is keeping busy.
McCain avoiding Helvig 's attempts to control his hands.
Helvig tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helvig trying to control the position but McCain manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCain slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McCain has the hooks in. Helvig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Helvig do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Helvig tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Helvig working to try and regain half guard.
McCain wants to take Helvig's back here but Helvig is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McCain looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Helvig just holding on.
McCain avoids the attempt from Helvig to control.
McCain fails to advance to Helvig's back.
McCain content just to control the position here.
Helvig is looking to get to half guard.
Helvig is just holding on here. McCain manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (2) vs (7) McCain
Helvig is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from McCain.
Helvig is keeping busy.
McCain gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
McCain tightening his grip on Helvig, looking for the choke.
Helvig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Helvig trying to control the position but McCain manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCain.
Helvig fending off the submission attempt from McCain.
Helvig defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Helvig just trying to survive but McCain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCain controlling well, preventing Helvig from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Helvig trying to control but not successfully.
McCain is riding his opponent, not letting Helvig buck him off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCain controlling well, preventing Helvig from escaping the position.
McCain avoiding Helvig 's attempts to control his hands.
Helvig is really stuck here.
McCain gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Helvig can't escape the position.
Helvig trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCain controlling the position well here. Helvig rolled but McCain kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Helvig trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helvig keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Helvig controlling the position for now.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
Helvig desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (6) vs (7) McCain
Helvig slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control the action but Helvig just sinks the hooks in.
Helvig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCain's body.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking John McCain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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