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SSG 413 Gracias 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 74 wins and 58 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 34 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracias has a takedown stuffed.
Helvig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracias defends it well.
Gracias fails with the takedown.
Gracias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Helvig sprawls well initially but Gracias persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Helvig has his hands clasped together around Gracias's back. He's all about the action.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig is controlling Gracias's trapped leg to prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.
Helvig tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig is controlling Gracias's posture.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helvig controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig trying to control the position here.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Gracias 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.
Gracias won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig seems keen to control Gracias's posture.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helvig working a defensive guard but Gracias passes into half guard.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Helvig controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Helvig keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can.
Helvig is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig trying to remain calm as Gracias controls from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Helvig struggling a bit here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (0) Helvig
Gracias controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracias has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (10) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig looking to control the position.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Helvig right now.
Helvig trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
Gracias is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (10) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Helvig trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is pulling down on Helvig's head. It's preventing any offense from Helvig, at least for the moment.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracias trying to control the position.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracias trying to control the position.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Helio Gracias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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