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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
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 70 wins and 56 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 31 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Helvig napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (4) vs (0) Helvig
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Helvig looking for a sweep but Gracias has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (6) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (9) vs (0) Helvig
Gracias fails to take his opponent's back.
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Gracias has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (12) vs (0) Helvig
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Gracias has the hooks in. Helvig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Helvig tries to escape the position.
Helvig tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracias controlling his opponent. #T2#
Gracias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.
Gracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Helvig can't escape the position.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Helvig to control.
Gracias wants to control but Helvig has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Helvig is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Helvig tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Gracias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helvig wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Helvig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Helvig pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Helvig controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Helvig pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.#T9#
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (12) vs (2) Helvig
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (14) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig working a defensive guard here.
Helvig pulls Gracias in to control the position. #T11#
Helvig wants to hit a sweep here but Gracias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Helvig there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Helvig is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracias controlling from mount.
Helvig tries to hold on but Gracias pushes him away. #T13#
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracias trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Helvig looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (20) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to break free.
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 roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
Helvig trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
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 (20) vs (4) Helvig
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Helio Gracias retains his middleweight title!
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
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 32 wins and 19 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 31 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Helvig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Macker on his heels. He'll look to pass Macker's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Helvig
Macker looking to control.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Helvig passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Helvig
Macker is trying to escape the position but Helvig is controlling the position.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig tries to advance to mount but Macker denies him. #T1#
Helvig moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Macker is trying to escape the position but Helvig is controlling the position.
Macker is trying to control Helvig's posture but Helvig avoids it.
Helvig in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Helvig is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Macker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Helvig tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macker's legs.
Helvig is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Macker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Macker is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Helvig advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (7) Helvig#T4#
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig controlling his opponent. #T6#
Macker tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Helvig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it. #T7#
Helvig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker trying to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is pressing down on Macker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macker is holding on for now.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
Helvig passes into side control, despite Macker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (10) Helvig#T8#
Helvig taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macker prevents Helvig from improving position.
Macker wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping him busy.
Helvig moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (12) Helvig#T9#
Macker stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Macker is controlling Helvig's trapped leg to prevent Helvig from advancing to side control.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Helvig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Macker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macker has given up his back. Will we see Helvig going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Macker (0) vs (18) Helvig
Macker is keeping busy.
#T12#
Good control from Helvig.#SUB2#
Helvig working for the choke.
Macker tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig controls the action.#T13#
Macker breaks Helvig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (18) Helvig
Helvig keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Macker being controlled here momentarily.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T14#
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helvig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (20) Helvig
Helvig controlling the action here.
Macker wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macker keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
SSG 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#T5#
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! #T6#
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.
#T7#
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.
#T8#
Good control from McCain.
Helvig is keeping busy.
McCain gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control. #SUB2#
McCain tightening his grip on Helvig, looking for the choke.
Helvig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
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.
#SUB2#
Helvig fending off the submission attempt from McCain. #SUB2#
Helvig defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
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. #T11#
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.
#T12#
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.#T13#
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.
#T14#
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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Event:
SSG 379 Helvig vs Elvul
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 18 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Helvig's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is looking to sweep but instead, Elvul has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
Helvig is concentrating on defense, preventing Elvul from advancing position.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Elvul seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Elvul is stalling here. Helvig is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Elvul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Helvig has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (2) vs (4) Helvig#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Helvig 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.
Elvul is trying to improve his position.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Helvig trying to control the action but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Helvig happy to just control the position for now.
Elvul is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Elvul is working hard here to advance position.
Elvul is being controlled here.
Elvul is trying to improve his position.
Helvig just content to control the position. #T3#
Helvig tries to move to mount but Elvul blocks the move with his legs.
Helvig advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (2) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elvul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helvig looking to control but Elvul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Elvul is working to get back to half guard.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Helvig is continuing to stall.
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Elvul is holding on tight.
Helvig wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Helvig controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Elvul gets back to half guard.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on Elvul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Elvul. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (2) vs (9) Helvig
Helvig controlling from mount.
Helvig fails to move to back control.
Helvig looking to control but Elvul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elvul working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
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.
Helvig pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elvul can't escape the position.
#T8#
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Elvul is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig takes Elvul's back. Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (2) vs (12) Helvig
I really don't envy Elvul right now.
Helvig controlling from the back.
Helvig gets his hands free as Elvul looks to control. #T9#
Helvig controlling the position well here. Elvul rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Elvul right now.
Helvig is trying to stick to Elvul's back but Elvul is turning into Helvig. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helvig's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elvul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (12) Helvig
Elvul is fighting to break Helvig's control of his arms but Helvig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elvul won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Helvig looking to control but Elvul passes into half guard.
#T11#
Elvul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Elvul is trying to control. Helvig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helvig is concentrating on defense, preventing Elvul from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Helvig trying to control from the bottom.
Elvul prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Helvig is staying active underneath Elvul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig has a hand on Elvul's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Elvul takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (7) vs (12) Helvig
Elvul trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.#T13#
Elvul wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
Helvig tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Helvig is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Elvul tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Elvul avoids the attempt from Helvig to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 12 to 7.
Bjørn Helvig is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
SSG 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
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 37 wins and 30 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai rushes Helvig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Chai pulls guard successfully.
Helvig won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Helvig is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (3) vs (0) Chai
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Helvig fails to move to back control.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Chai holds on, trying desperately to control.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig fails to move to back control. #T4#
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Helvig controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Further stalling from Helvig.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai has control of Helvig's left arm, preventing Helvig from doing any damage. #T7#
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Chai wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Helvig looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helvig is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
#T9#
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T10#
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Helvig is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. #T11#
Helvig trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chai won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Helvig controlling the pace.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Helvig won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Helvig stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Helvig preventing the sweep. #T13#
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Chai is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (6) vs (0) Chai
Chai has given up his back here. Will Helvig look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (9) vs (0) Chai
Helvig is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Chai is really stuck here.
#T14#
What can Chai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Helvig gets his hands free.
Good control from Helvig.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A relieved looking Bjørn Helvig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
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.#TD2#
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#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Finn working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Finn working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
#SUB#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helvig is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Finn wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
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. #T4#
Finn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
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#T5#
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. #T6#
Finn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
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. #T7##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T8##SUB#
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. #T9#
Finn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finn.#SUB#
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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Event:
SSG 369 Feet vs Helvig
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
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 24 wins and 17 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 29 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Feet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Helvig sprawls well initially but Feet persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig controlling the position for now.
Helvig wants to control but Feet is keeping busy.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helvig manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feet is one step ahead there.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Helvig controlling Feet's posture. #T2#
Feet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helvig has his hands on Feet's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Feet controlling him for the moment.
Helvig trying to control the position here. #T3#
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.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig 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 (2) vs (2) Helvig#SUB#
Feet 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.#T4##SUB#
Feet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helvig is aware though and is defending well.
Feet working a defensive guard here.
Feet being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Feet's legs - danger averted.
Feet working a defensive guard here.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Feet wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T5#
Feet is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Feet looking for a kimura from the bottom but Helvig passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (2) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Feet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Feet is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helvig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Feet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (2) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Feet wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Feet is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Feet is looking to get to half guard.
Feet wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Feet is looking to get to half guard.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Helvig manages to capitalize on a mistake by Feet to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Feet (2) vs (10) Helvig
Feet wants to control his opponent's hands but Helvig gets his hands free.
Feet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Feet is trying to break free.
#T9#
Helvig biding his time, looking for the opening.
It looks like Helvig 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.
Feet is trying to break free.
Helvig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Helvig gets his hands free as Feet looks to control.
Helvig controls the action.
Feet is in bad spot here.
Feet trying to control the action but Helvig just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Feet trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Helvig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Feet's body.
Feet is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feet tries to escape the position.
Helvig trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Feet doesn't escape.
Helvig has the hooks in. Feet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Feet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Feet tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Feet is working to get back to half guard.
Feet tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Feet doesn't allow it.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Feet wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig fails to take his opponent's back.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Feet working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bjørn Helvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
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.#CL#
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.
#TD#
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#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helvig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
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. #T2#
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#SUB#
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.
#T3#
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#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Helvig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms. #T4#
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off. #SUB#
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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Event:
SSG 360 Archer vs Helvig
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
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 80 wins and 78 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Helvig looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Helvig
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.
Helvig won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer controlling the position.#T1#
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
It looks like Helvig 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.
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.#T2#
Archer pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer is pulling down on Helvig's head to control his posture.
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archer is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up. #T5#
Helvig stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Helvig trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Archer keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig taking a breather here. #T6#
Helvig passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Archer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Helvig
Archer can't escape the position.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Archer doesn't allow it.
Helvig looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Helvig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Helvig controlling from mount.
Archer wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig wants to take Archer's back but he can't do it this time.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Helvig.#T9#
Archer wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Helvig.
Helvig fails to move to back control.
Helvig wants to control but instead Archer manages to regain half guard.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig controlling the pace. #T11#
Helvig is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Helvig not doing much here.
Archer wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Helvig not doing much here.
#T12#
Helvig prevents Archer from improving his position.
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (10) Helvig
Archer tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away. #T13#
Helvig trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Archer has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Helvig's lack of action.
Helvig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 10 to 0.
Bjørn Helvig thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 359 Majere vs Hunt
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gaul. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (4) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Gaul trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gaul is staying tight to Helvig's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helvig sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Helvig wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Gaul stalling away here and it's allowed Helvig to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gaul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (7) vs (0) Helvig
Gaul wants to control for a moment but Helvig uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Helvig wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Gaul wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #SUB#
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helvig holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Helvig wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB#
Gaul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Gaul sits in half guard.
Helvig trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#T5#
Helvig controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Helvig holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gaul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
#T6#
Helvig has his hands clasped together around Gaul's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7#
Helvig gets full guard.
Gaul content to stall in guard here.
Helvig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Gaul is fighting to break Helvig's control of his arms but Helvig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead Helvig has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (7) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Helvig postures up.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Helvig passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Helvig is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gaul tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig not doing much here.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Helvig has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (7) vs (5) Helvig
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Gaul tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Gaul doesn't allow it.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Helvig.#T12#
Gaul tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig wants to take Gaul's back but he can't do it this time.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaul stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Gaul reaches up to try and control the position but Helvig seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gaul rolls and tries to escape and now Helvig has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (7) vs (8) Helvig
Helvig keeps control of the position as Gaul tries to break free.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Helvig.
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Helvig controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 8 to 7.
Our winner, Bjørn Helvig, 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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Event:
SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
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 33 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helvig shoots for a takedown but Macker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macker wants to clinch up but Helvig keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Helvig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (4) vs (0) Macker
Macker is trying to get back to half guard.
Macker is still trying to improve position.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Helvig just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Helvig controlling the position.
Helvig working away.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig tries to move to mount but Macker blocks the move with his legs.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Helvig taking a breather here.
Macker is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Helvig moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macker is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Macker wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Macker for as long as he can get away with.
Macker prevents Helvig from improving position.
Helvig in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker is not content to let Helvig control the position. #T4#
Helvig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Macker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Macker is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helvig is staying tight to Macker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Helvig working away.
Macker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Helvig is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Macker wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (6) vs (0) Macker
Helvig controlling from mount.
Helvig trying to control but Macker is having none of it.
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (9) vs (0) Macker
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Macker trying to control the hands but Helvig breaks the grip.
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Macker tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Macker trying to control the action but Helvig just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Macker tries to break free.
Helvig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Macker trying to control but not successfully.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macker keeping hold of Helvig's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Macker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helvig pulls his head out easily.
Macker wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg. #T9#
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Macker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Macker is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping him busy.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helvig stalling.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig trying to control the pace.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Macker defending well.
Macker wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T12#
Helvig not doing much here.
Further stalling from Helvig.
Helvig is trying to control. Macker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Macker is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macker! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (12) vs (0) Macker
Macker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Macker doesn't allow it.
Macker is trying to escape the mount but Helvig keeps good control and instead manages to take Macker's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (15) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Helvig has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Macker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T14#
Macker tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Helvig trying to control.
Macker turns into Helvig and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Macker
Macker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Helvig trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Our winner, Bjørn Helvig, 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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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (0) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Standish wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Standish defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Standish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Helvig passes into side control, despite Standish's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (0) vs (5) Helvig
Standish tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
Standish struggling a bit here.
Helvig controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Helvig working away.
Standish tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig tries to move to mount but Standish blocks the move with his legs.
Standish is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig taking a breather here.
Helvig moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (0) vs (7) Helvig#T3#
Helvig tries to push Standish's head away but Standish is holding on tight.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Helvig fails to advance to Standish's back.
Standish tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish gets back to half guard.#T4#
Helvig prevents Standish from improving his position.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Helvig 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 wants to pass to mount but Standish is defending the position.
Standish wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Standish is looking to improve his position.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helvig is taking a breather. Standish 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.
Helvig prevents Standish from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.#T6#
More stalling from Helvig.
Standish gets back to full guard.
Helvig stays in close to Standish's body and controls the position.
Standish pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Helvig won't allow Standish to sweep him here. #T8#
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Helvig pushing down on Standish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Standish won't allow it.
Standish trying to control here.
Standish is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
Standish wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Standish wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (0) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Standish tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Helvig fails to advance to Standish's back.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Helvig fails to take his opponent's back.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Standish is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Standish tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standish is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Standish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Standish can't escape the position.
Standish prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Helvig controlling his opponent. #T14#
Standish tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Standish doesn't allow it.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 10 to 0.
Bjørn Helvig is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjørn Helvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
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 36 wins and 16 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus drives through with a takedown into Helvig's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Helvig
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Maximus won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helvig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard. #T1#
Helvig can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.
Maximus continues to stall.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Helvig wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximus wants to advance to full mount but Helvig doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Helvig is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
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.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Maximus 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.
Helvig trying to control the position here.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Helvig can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Maximus is stalling here. Helvig is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maximus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Helvig has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (2) vs (4) Helvig
Maximus struggling a bit here.#T5#
Maximus stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Maximus is letting Helvig control him for a moment.
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Helvig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus wants to sweep but Helvig has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (7) Helvig
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Maximus trying to remain calm as Helvig controls from the top position.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Maximus is right now.
Maximus is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Maximus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helvig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T7#
Helvig looking to control but instead Maximus has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Helvig trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Helvig prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Helvig wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy. #T8#
Helvig trying to advance position but Maximus counters by regaining guard.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (9) Helvig
Helvig postures up.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there. #T9#
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helvig being controlled here momentarily.
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.
Helvig content to control rather than advance.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Maximus is defending well. #T10#
Helvig controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
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.
Maximus moves into full guard.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T11#
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximus controlling the position.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus holds on and takes a little breather.
Helvig trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
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.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet. #T13#
Maximus managing to control the position.
Helvig stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position.
Maximus has his hands on Helvig's head, controlling the position.
Maximus trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Helvig 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.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus has Helvig pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 9 to 4.
Bjørn Helvig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
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 30 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helvig stuffs the takedown attempt from Borgia. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Helvig gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Borgia
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Helvig is pulling down on Borgia's head. It's preventing any offense from Borgia, at least for the moment.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Borgia
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Helvig is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Helvig is doing well to control the position and prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig is positioning himself well to prevent Borgia advancing to mount.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia is fighting to break Helvig's control of his arms but Helvig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (5) Borgia
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Helvig content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia trying to control the position.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Helvig pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T5#
Helvig content to control rather than advance.
Borgia is holding on to half guard well.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Borgia is controlling Helvig's trapped leg to prevent Helvig from advancing to side control.#T6#
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
Borgia trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.#T7#
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borgia tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Helvig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Borgia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Borgia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig fails to move to back control.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Helvig fails to advance to Borgia's back.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borgia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Borgia is in trouble now - Helvig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (8) vs (5) Borgia
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig wants to control the pace but Borgia is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helvig trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Helvig tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Borgia wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.#T14#
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig trying to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
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 39 wins and 52 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis dives in for a single leg takedown but Helvig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alopodis has been working on his balance at HELLCADEMY, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Helvig.#TD2#
Helvig has picked Alopodis up - he's going for a ride! Helvig dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
Helvig trying to advance position but Alopodis counters by regaining guard.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass. #T1#
Helvig keeps trying to improve his position.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Alopodis pulls Helvig in close to his closed guard and prevents Helvig from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Helvig stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position.
Alopodis pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Alopodis has control of Helvig's left arm, preventing Helvig from doing any damage.
Helvig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helvig passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helvig content to control rather than advance.
Helvig is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted?
Helvig is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
Helvig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well. #T5#
Helvig prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Helvig prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T6#
Helvig is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Helvig 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.
Alopodis is trying to control but can't.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Alopodis defends it.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Helvig is continuing to stall.#T7#
Helvig is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy. #T8#
Alopodis tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig is thwarting Alopodis's attempts to control the position.
Helvig trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helvig is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10#
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis is controlling Helvig's posture.
Alopodis looking to control.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig controls the position.
Helvig tries to advance position but instead Alopodis slips a leg back in to half guard.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Alopodis controlling the position well. #T12#
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alopodis keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig controlling the action here.#T13#
Helvig is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now. #T14#
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Helvig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted?
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Helvig trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig is thwarting Alopodis's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Rimtas Kentas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Helvig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helvig showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kentas (0) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig is thwarting Kentas's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig controlling the pace. #T1#
Helvig passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kentas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Helvig moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kentas (0) vs (7) Helvig
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Kentas tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kentas is trying to reverse the position but instead Helvig has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kentas (0) vs (10) Helvig#T2#
Helvig controlling the position well here. Kentas rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Helvig is not going to allow Kentas to sit and survive in this position.
Kentas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kentas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kentas can't escape the position.
#T3#
Helvig controlling the position well here. Kentas rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kentas rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Kentas from escaping the position.
Helvig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Kentas from escaping the position.
Kentas breaks Helvig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (10) Helvig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kentas preventing the sweep.
Kentas trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kentas trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Kentas 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.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentas looking to pass the guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB#
Kentas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Helvig is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Helvig has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kentas can't keep his opponent in guard - Helvig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kentas trying to control here.
Helvig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Kentas is pressing down on Helvig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kentas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Kentas's legs - danger averted.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kentas 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.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helvig stands and throws Kentas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (2) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig staying calm.
It looks like Helvig 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.
Kentas wants to control but Helvig postures up.#T9#
The referee asks Helvig politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Helvig prefers to stall for the moment though.
Helvig trying to control the action but Kentas is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Helvig politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Helvig prefers to stall for the moment though.
Helvig has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kentas (2) vs (17) Helvig
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kentas regains half guard.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kentas is refusing to be controlled, as Helvig sits in half guard. #T10#
Helvig is pressing down on Kentas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kentas is holding on for now.
Helvig moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (2) vs (20) Helvig
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
Kentas sneaks back into half guard.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Kentas defending well. #T11#
Kentas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kentas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helvig is pushing down on Kentas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kentas is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kentas 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: Kentas (6) vs (20) Helvig#SUB#
Kentas is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
Helvig trying to control the position but Kentas manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig is really stuck here.
#T12#
Helvig turns into Kentas and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (6) vs (22) Helvig
Kentas can't keep his opponent in guard - Helvig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The adventures of Helvig the control monster continue. Boring.
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.#T13#
Kentas tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kentas trying to control from the bottom.
Kentas wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Helvig prevents Kentas from improving his position.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Kentas defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 22 to 6.
Bjørn Helvig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 339 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Helvig was covering up waiting for the punch and Elvul finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Helvig
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig pulls Elvul in close to his closed guard and prevents Elvul from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helvig is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is fighting to break Elvul's control of his arms but Elvul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Elvul wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
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.
Elvul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard.
Helvig 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elvul holds on and takes a little breather.
Elvul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.#T2#
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Elvul looking for a sweep. Not yet Elvul, not yet.
Elvul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elvul controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself. #T3#
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elvul controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig stays in close to Elvul's body and controls the position.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Elvul 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.
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.
Elvul is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (2) vs (5) Helvig
Elvul seems a little lost for a moment, as Helvig dominates the positioning.#T5#
Helvig working away.
Helvig moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul is trying to get back to half guard.
Elvul is trying to control Helvig's posture but Helvig avoids it.
Helvig wants to control but Elvul is keeping him busy. #T6#
Helvig moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Elvul wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig trying to control the action but Elvul is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Helvig stalls from top position.#T7#
More stalling from Helvig.
Elvul is looking for a sweep.
Elvul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Helvig off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (6) vs (5) Helvig
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Elvul keeps control of the position easily here as Helvig tries to buck him off.
Elvul gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control. #T8#
Helvig tries to escape the position.
Elvul is not going to allow Helvig to sit and survive in this position.
Elvul is hanging on to Helvig's back as he tries to escape.
Helvig trying to control the hands but Elvul won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Elvul patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Helvig rolls, trying to escape but Elvul keeps control of the position.
Elvul is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Elvul. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Elvul's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Elvul working a defensive guard here.
Helvig content to stall in guard here.
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.#T10#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Elvul wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elvul keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass. #T11#
Elvul wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig passes Elvul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Elvul is defending well. #T12#
Elvul is trying to control but can't.
Elvul tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Elvul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helvig 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.
Elvul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Helvig is looking to pass into half guard but Elvul pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elvul is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (8) vs (7) Helvig
Elvul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Dreynos Elvul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
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 27 wins and 27 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Helvig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helvig showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Hunt
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Helvig is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig controlling the pace. #T1#
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig stalling.
Helvig wants to advance to full mount but Hunt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
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. #T3#
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Hunt
Helvig slows the pace down. #T4#
Helvig tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt is letting Helvig control him for a moment.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig trying to control the position but Hunt is working away. #T5#
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Helvig is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Helvig stalls from top position.
Helvig advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (7) vs (0) Hunt
Helvig controlling from mount. #T6#
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Helvig.
Helvig continues to stall.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Hunt to control.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (0) Hunt
Helvig controls the position.#T8#
Helvig has the hooks in. Hunt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig not allowing Hunt to control his hands.
Hunt is really stuck here.
Helvig is riding his opponent, not letting Hunt buck him off.
Hunt is in bad spot here.
Helvig has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Hunt can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Hunt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.#T10#
More hug and hope from Helvig.#T11#
Helvig controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Helvig is hanging on to Hunt's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Helvig controls the action.
Helvig continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Hunt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Helvig's guard. Nice work there by Hunt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Hunt
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T13#
Helvig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (12) vs (2) Hunt
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Hunt#T14#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Hunt prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
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 26 wins and 27 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sershurrapal moves into range and clinches up with Helvig.
Helvig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sershurrapal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Sershurrapal drives through and clinches with Helvig against the cage.
Sershurrapal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Helvig has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sershurrapal is trying to keep an underhook but Helvig manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Sershurrapal wants to get back to full guard.
Sershurrapal keeps trying to improve his position.
Helvig stalling.
Helvig works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Helvig moves to his opponent's back but Sershurrapal bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Sershurrapal
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helvig holds on and takes a little breather.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sershurrapal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (2) Sershurrapal#T3#
Helvig passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Helvig tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sershurrapal's legs.
The referee asks Helvig politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Helvig prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sershurrapal is trying to control Helvig's posture but Helvig avoids it.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig happy to just control the position for now.
Further stalling from Helvig.#T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Helvig is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5#
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Sershurrapal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sershurrapal for as long as he can get away with.
Sershurrapal manages to get to full guard.
Helvig stays in close to Sershurrapal's body and controls the position. #T6#
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Sershurrapal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sershurrapal's guard.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Helvig is pressing down on Sershurrapal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sershurrapal is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Helvig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sershurrapal tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig is taking a breather. Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Helvig content to control rather than advance.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Sershurrapal won't allow it.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Helvig continues to stall.#T12#
More hug and hope from Helvig.
Helvig prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Helvig works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (13) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
Sershurrapal is still trying to improve position.
Helvig trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away. #T13#
Sershurrapal is letting Helvig control him for a moment.
Sershurrapal is trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig controlling from side mount.
Helvig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sershurrapal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (15) vs (2) Sershurrapal#T14#
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A very excited looking Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
SSG 325 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
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 22 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helvig fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macker to the ground. Helvig is now in Macker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Helvig
Macker keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig won't allow Macker to sweep him here.
Helvig is pushing down on Macker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Macker is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Helvig prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig stalling. #T1#
Helvig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macker! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Macker tries to reverse the position but Helvig maintains control.
Helvig wants to take Macker's back here but Macker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Macker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
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.
Macker stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Macker is looking to get to half guard.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Macker is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Helvig manages to capitalize on a mistake by Macker to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (0) vs (8) Helvig
Macker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Macker breaks Helvig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (8) Helvig
Macker wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Macker 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T5#
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Macker preventing the sweep.
Macker wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig looking to control.
Helvig pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture.
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Helvig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macker wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T8#
Macker slows the pace down in half guard.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it.
Macker is trying to control the action in half guard but Helvig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Helvig trying to control but Macker postures up.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Macker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Macker postures up.
Helvig is trying to hold Macker in close to prevent damage but Macker has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Macker is looking for a kimura but Helvig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macker to get the leverage. #T10#
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig is doing well to control the position and prevent Macker from advancing to side control.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Macker passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (8) Helvig#T11#
Who's going to make the next move?
Helvig manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (5) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Macker trying to control from the bottom.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Helvig is trying to control. Macker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Helvig lying in Macker's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Macker decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Helvig taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Macker!
Our winner, Dan Macker, 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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Event:
SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 4 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Helvig
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Chai regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Chai moves into full guard.
#T1#
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking to control.
Chai pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Helvig is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Helvig
Helvig taking a breather here. #T2#
Helvig tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Helvig controlling from side mount.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Chai prevents Helvig from moving into mount.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai trying to remain calm as Helvig controls from the top position.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Helvig keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig happy to just control the position for now.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig taking a breather here. #T4#
Chai is not content to let Helvig control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Helvig's best efforts.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
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.
#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
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.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.#T7#
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Helvig from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Helvig performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Chai wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Chai gets full guard.
Helvig pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (11) Helvig
Chai is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
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.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Helvig takes Chai's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (14) Helvig
What can Chai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Helvig.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (17) Helvig
Helvig tries to advance to mount but can't.
Helvig controls the position.
Chai stops Helvig from passing to mount.
Helvig passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (19) Helvig#T11#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chai is holding on tight.
#T12#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (22) Helvig
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Helvig is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Helvig biding his time, controlling Chai.
Chai trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T14#
What can Chai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Chai trying to control the hands but Helvig won't let him.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai trying to control the action but Helvig just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 22 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Borgia tries to sprawl but Helvig drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (0) vs (2) Helvig
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.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (5) Helvig#T1#
Helvig wants to take Borgia's back here but Borgia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia regains half guard.#T2#
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Helvig 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 prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Helvig is thwarting Borgia's attempts to control the position.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Borgia wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Helvig is continuing to stall.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig controlling the pace. #T4#
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is taking a breather. Borgia 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.
The adventures of Helvig the control monster continue. Boring.#T5#
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
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.#T6#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Borgia defending well.
Helvig controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Helvig.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borgia avoid being mounted?
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Borgia is defending well. #T7#
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helvig is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig content to stall in guard here.
Helvig postures up.
Helvig 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.
Borgia can't keep his opponent in guard - Helvig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
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.
Borgia is staying active underneath Helvig, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Helvig is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (8) Helvig
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
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.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Borgia wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borgia is controlling Helvig's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Borgia wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Borgia is doing well to control the position and prevent Helvig from advancing to side control.
Helvig sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgia trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Borgia is working away.
Helvig sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Borgia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Borgia defending well.
Borgia keeping control of the position.
Helvig is thwarting Borgia's attempts to control the position.
Helvig prevents Borgia from improving his position.#T14#
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Borgia is defending well.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Borgia trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Helvig seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Helvig sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Borgia doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Helvig paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Borgia - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Helvig lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Okoye
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Okoye.
Okoye is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig passes Okoye's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Helvig controlling the action here.
Okoye is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig not doing much here.
Okoye is looking to improve his position.
Helvig stalling. #T2#
Okoye wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Okoye
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Helvig prevents Okoye from getting the reversal.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Okoye stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Helvig wants to take Okoye's back but he can't do it this time.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Okoye is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig takes Okoye's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Okoye is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (8) vs (0) Okoye
A bit of a pause in the action here. Helvig controlling the positon.#T5#
Okoye rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
Okoye is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Helvig.
Okoye wants to escape the position.
Helvig is riding his opponent, not letting Okoye buck him off. #T6#
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Okoye tries to break free.
Helvig controlling from the back.
Helvig keeps control of the position as Okoye tries to break free.
Helvig biding his time, controlling Okoye. #T7#
Further stalling from Helvig.
You can see the frustration on Okoye's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Okoye.
You can see the frustration on Okoye's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Helvig controlling the positon.
Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Helvig's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (8) vs (2) Okoye
Okoye preventing the sweep.
Okoye trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig has his hands on Okoye's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Okoye trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is pulling down on Okoye's head to control his posture. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helvig is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Okoye
Okoye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okoye is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Helvig is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Okoye defending well.
Helvig not doing much here.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Okoye is in trouble now - Helvig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (13) vs (2) Okoye
Okoye reaches up and holds on to Helvig to control the position.
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Okoye is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Helvig wants to take Okoye's back but he can't do it this time.
Okoye really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig moves to his opponent's back but Okoye bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (13) vs (4) Okoye#T14#
Okoye being controlled here momentarily.
Okoye works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoye is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okoye's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (15) vs (4) Okoye
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Bjørn Helvig thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manuel Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Helvig shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Helvig
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
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.
Silva is trying to keep Helvig in close.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Helvig has moved into half guard.
Silva's coaches at Alpha Brasil 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is in trouble now - Helvig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Helvig#T1#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Helvig is trying to take his opponent's back.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Helvig prevents Silva from getting the reversal.#T2#
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Helvig.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Helvig controlling from mount.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Silva tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.#T5#
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Helvig controlling the pace.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig not doing much here.
Silva has a hand on Helvig's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Helvig takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (8) Helvig
Silva tries to improve his position but instead Helvig has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva (0) vs (11) Helvig#T7#
Helvig controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
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.
Silva tries to escape the position.
Helvig controls the position.
Silva wants to escape the position.
Helvig is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Helvig controls the action.
Silva tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yet more stalling tactics from Helvig.
Silva is trying to break free.
Helvig biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Helvig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Silva trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Helvig controlling the positon.
Helvig is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
Helvig controls the action.
Silva tries to escape but Helvig has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva trying to control the hands but Helvig won't let him. #T11#
I would not like to be Silva right now.
Silva trying to control the hands but Helvig breaks the grip. #T12#
Good control from Helvig.
Silva can't escape the position.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Helvig's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
It looks like Helvig 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.
Silva tries to roll but Helvig sticks to his back.
#T14#
Helvig is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Helvig.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Silva right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 11 to 0.
Bjørn Helvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Helvig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chai quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
Helvig is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig stalling. #T2#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #T4#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai trying to control but Helvig postures up.
#T5#
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Helvig takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai holds of for dear life.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape. #T6#
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Helvig tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig controlling his opponent. #T7#
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (8) vs (0) Chai#T8#
Chai is trying to break free.
Helvig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Chai trying to control the hands but Helvig won't let him.
Helvig is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Helvig struggling to keep hold of the position.
Helvig not allowing Chai to control his hands.
Helvig is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off. #T10#
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
Helvig controlling from the back.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Helvig.
Helvig keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Helvig's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (8) vs (2) Chai
Helvig keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Helvig pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Chai
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helvig continues to hold on tight.
Helvig trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself. #T13#
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (4) Chai
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (12) vs (4) Chai
Helvig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helvig trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Bjørn Helvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 21 wins and 25 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova tries to close the distance and clinch but Helvig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Helvig. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (4) vs (0) Sova
Helvig controlling the position from side mount.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sova is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helvig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig prevents Sova from improving his position.
Sova wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova gets back to full guard.
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sova working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Helvig is pushing down on Sova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sova is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Sova is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Helvig has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (0) Sova
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Sova working to try and regain half guard.
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Helvig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Sova is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Helvig has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (0) Sova
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
Helvig controls the position.#SUB#
Helvig patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sova just trying to survive but Helvig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Helvig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sova trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sova is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sova looking to control the position.
Sova is really stuck here.
#T5#
Helvig controlling from the back.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sova tries to break free.
Helvig biding his time, controlling Sova.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Sova's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Helvig controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sova tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Sova tries to buck him off.
Sova rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Sova right now.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Sova from escaping the position.
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Sova tries to buck him off.
#T8#
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Helvig gets his hands free as Sova looks to control.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sova.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Sova from escaping the position.
Helvig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sova is trying to break free.
#T9#
Sova is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Helvig.
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Helvig.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Helvig is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sova for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Helvig continues to stall.
Sova turns into Helvig and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Sova
Sova 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.
Sova wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #T11#
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (12) vs (2) Sova
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Sova is in trouble now - Helvig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Sova
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T12#
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Helvig isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Sova regains half guard.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Sova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself. #T14#
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig content to stall in guard here.
More hug and hope from Helvig.
Sova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Sova controlling Helvig's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Bjørn Helvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
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 21 wins and 24 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Solo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Helvig's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Solo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Helvig is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage. #T1#
Solo 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.
Helvig has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Solo 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.
Helvig pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig controlling the position.
Solo 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: Helvig (2) vs (2) Solo
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
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.
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Helvig trying to control the pace.
Solo trying to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.#T6#
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Solo controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Solo is controlling Helvig's posture.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there. #T8#
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig content to stall in guard here.
Helvig won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet. #T10#
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (4) Solo
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
Helvig tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T13#
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Helvig looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo postures up.
Solo trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig continues to hold on tight.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Hand Solo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 21 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 51 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Helvig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottke defends well and Helvig ends up having to push Ottke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Ottke has hold of one of Helvig's legs. Helvig is fighting the takedown attempt but Ottke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Ottke
Helvig pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Ottke
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Helvig controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ottke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig advances to half guard. #T2#
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ottke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Helvig is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Ottke keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (4) Ottke#T5#
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig managing to control the position.
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
Ottke trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Helvig looking to control but Ottke passes into half guard.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig pulls Ottke in to control the position.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Ottke postures up.
Ottke advances to half guard.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Let's hope that Ottke 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.
Helvig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Ottke prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (2) vs (7) Ottke
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (2) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Ottke is trying to control but Helvig is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ottke looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (2) vs (13) Ottke
Helvig tries to roll but Ottke sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Helvig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
Helvig trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
#T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ottke controlling the positon.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Ottke gets his hands free as Helvig looks to control.
Helvig is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Helvig is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ottke gets his way!
Helvig is really stuck here.
#T13#
Ottke tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ottke controlling the positon.
Helvig is keeping busy.
Ottke not allowing Helvig to control his hands.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Helvig trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Helvig is in bad spot here.
Ottke controlling from the back.
Helvig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Helvig is keeping busy.
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helvig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke is hanging on to Helvig's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, 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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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 32 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Helvig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Helvig
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai pushing down on Helvig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Helvig#T1#
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chai 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. #T2##SUB#
Chai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Helvig has picked Chai up and slammed him! Chai can't keep hold of the triangle and Helvig manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Helvig working away.
Chai is letting Helvig control him for a moment.
It looks like Helvig 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.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Helvig off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (7) Helvig#SUB#
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Helvig passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Helvig is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.#T4#
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Helvig trying to control the pace.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helvig 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.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#T5#
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Helvig.
Helvig postures up.
#T6#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
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. #T7#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig controlling the pace.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai trying to control here.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Helvig jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Helvig controls the position.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai trying to remain calm as Helvig controls from the top position.
Helvig is continuing to stall.#T9#
Helvig working away.
A lull in the action here as Helvig stalls from top position.
Chai tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
Helvig happy to just control the position for now. #T10#
Chai tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.#SUB2#
Helvig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig slows the pace down. #T11#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Helvig takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The adventures of Helvig the control monster continue. Boring.#T12#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (6) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (15) Helvig
I would not like to be Chai right now.
#T13#
Helvig is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Helvig keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Helvig controlling from the back.#T14#
Chai trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 15 to 6.
Bjørn Helvig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Helvig
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Johnson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson 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 passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Helvig wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Helvig stalling.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Helvig is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Helvig is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Helvig is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Johnson is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helvig wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Helvig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Helvig
Helvig controlling from mount.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helvig keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T5##SUB2#
Helvig looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Helvig trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Johnson prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.#T7#
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Helvig looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.#T8#
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is just holding on here. Helvig manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (11) Helvig
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9##SUB2#
Helvig is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig struggling to keep hold of the position.
Helvig controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Helvig is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Helvig not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Helvig controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Helvig.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helvig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
#T11##SUB2#
Helvig has managed to slip his arm under Johnson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnson is tapping out! Submission win for Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ieyasu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Helvig decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (2) Helvig
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ieyasu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Ieyasu defends it.
Helvig wants to advance to full mount but Ieyasu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1##SUB#
Ieyasu looking for a guillotine here but Helvig defends easily.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.
Ieyasu is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ieyasu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ieyasu 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. #SUB#
Ieyasu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.
Ieyasu trying to control the position.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Ieyasu 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: Ieyasu (4) vs (2) Helvig
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ieyasu is hanging on to Helvig's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Helvig is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Helvig breaks Ieyasu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (4) Helvig#SUB#
Ieyasu 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.#T3#
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ieyasu 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.
Ieyasu is trying to keep Helvig in close.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.
Ieyasu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Helvig stands and throws Ieyasu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ieyasu (4) vs (9) Helvig#T4#
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Helvig looking to control but Ieyasu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ieyasu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ieyasu regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Ieyasu trying to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is controlling the pace.
Helvig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (12) Helvig
Ieyasu stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ieyasu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig wants to take Ieyasu's back here but Ieyasu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Ieyasu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig wants to take Ieyasu's back but he can't do it this time.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helvig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helvig is trying to control here but Ieyasu has managed to regain half guard.
Helvig sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Ieyasu tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig stalling.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ieyasu! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Helvig controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Helvig looking to take Ieyasu's back but Ieyasu rolls and after a scramble, Ieyasu ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Ieyasu to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (15) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig has his foot on Ieyasu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ieyasu works his way back into a safe position though.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
Helvig is adopting a defensive guard.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ieyasu passes into half guard. #T9#
Ieyasu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Helvig tries to roll over but Ieyasu keeps him under control.
Helvig trying to control but Ieyasu postures up.
#SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Helvig desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Ieyasu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helvig is trying to keep Ieyasu in close.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Ieyasu controlling him for the moment.
Ieyasu trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu controlling from the top position.
Well,Ieyasu is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig has Ieyasu pulled in close to control his posture.
Ieyasu postures up.
Ieyasu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (9) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to get an arm triangle but Helvig is defending well. #T13##SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helvig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Ieyasu keeps him under control.
Ieyasu is trying to control the action in half guard but Helvig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ieyasu is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Helvig is controlling Ieyasu's trapped leg to prevent Ieyasu from advancing to side control.
Helvig is not content to let Ieyasu control the position.
Helvig is controlling Ieyasu's trapped leg to prevent Ieyasu from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura but Helvig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ieyasu to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig trying to hold on to Ieyasu's head to control him but Ieyasu postures up.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Ieyasu is controlling well.
Helvig is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 15 to 9.
Our winner, Bjørn Helvig, 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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Event:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Elvul has Helvig up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Elvul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Helvig
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Elvul is working hard here to advance position.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Helvig
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helvig trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#SUB#
Elvul 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.#T1#
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Elvul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elvul keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass. #T2#
Helvig wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elvul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helvig manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Helvig
Elvul wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Elvul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Helvig is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture.
Helvig is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helvig is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (4) Helvig#SUB#
Elvul 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.#T4#
Elvul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (4) Helvig
Helvig keeping control of the position.
Elvul trying to control the pace.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Helvig has control of Elvul's left arm, preventing Elvul from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Elvul pushes his legs off easily.
Helvig controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Elvul won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elvul is fighting to break Helvig's control of his arms but Helvig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (6) Helvig#T6#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Elvul 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard. #T7#
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elvul manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Elvul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helvig defends well.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Helvig passes Elvul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Elvul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elvul has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Elvul actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Helvig trying to control the action but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig stalling.
Helvig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well. #SUB2#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Elvul is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Elvul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helvig pulls his head out easily.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Elvul is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura but Elvul is defending well.
#T11#
Elvul is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elvul trying to control from the bottom.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Elvul is working away. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elvul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helvig. #SUB#
Elvul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Elvul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig controlling the action here.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Elvul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elvul manages to get to full guard.
Elvul is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#T13#
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig won't allow Elvul to sweep him here.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elvul holds on and takes a little breather.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Elvul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (8) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig has his hands on Elvul's head, controlling the position.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A victorious Dreynos Elvul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 21 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Helvig gets caught flat footed, as Macker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Macker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T1#
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Helvig has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #T2#
Macker wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macker preventing the sweep.
Helvig controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Helvig is trying to keep Macker in close.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Helvig looking to control.
Helvig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Macker.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker passes Helvig's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Helvig is not content to let Macker control the position.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig trying to control from the bottom.
Macker is taking a breather. Helvig 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.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Helvig won't allow Macker to pass to mount. #T6#
Macker trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is looking to control Macker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
Helvig trying to control but Macker postures up.
#T7#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Helvig is trying to control but Macker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Macker
Macker trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Helvig is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helvig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Macker trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig trying to control here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Macker 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.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it. #T9##SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker not doing much here.
#T10#
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Helvig wants to control but Macker passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (8) Macker
Helvig manages to get back to half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Helvig won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.
Helvig is pulling down on Macker's head. It's preventing any offense from Macker, at least for the moment.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Macker is still trying to improve position.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T13#
Macker stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (11) Macker
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helvig tries to improve position but can't.
Macker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (0) vs (13) Macker
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away. #T14#
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (0) vs (16) Macker#SUB2#
Macker is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig trying to control the action but Macker just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 16 to 0.
Dan Macker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
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 18 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
McCain forces Helvig back against the cage and clinches.
Helvig goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCain prevents it.
#TD2#
McCain wants the takedown. Helvig is fighting it off but McCain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helvig's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain preventing the sweep.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig looking to control.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Helvig can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCain passes into side control, despite Helvig's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) McCain
Helvig can't do much from the bottom here.
McCain gets to mount! Helvig was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (0) vs (7) McCain
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
McCain looking to secure an arm triangle but Helvig defends it well.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
McCain trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
McCain wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Helvig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Helvig bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (7) McCain
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Helvig trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on McCain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCain. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (7) McCain
McCain tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
Helvig is looking to take McCain's back but instead McCain gets back to half guard. Nice work.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Helvig is looking to advance position but McCain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (5) vs (11) McCain
Helvig is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Helvig wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Helvig wants to sweep but McCain has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (14) McCain#T6#
Helvig seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
Helvig is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (14) McCain
McCain controlling Helvig's posture. #T7#
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (16) McCain
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8##SUB#
Helvig has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Helvig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCain has passed into half guard!
Helvig controlling the position well. #T9#
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Helvig is staying active underneath McCain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McCain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCain is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.#T10#
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (16) McCain
McCain looking for a sweep. Not yet McCain, not yet.
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (18) McCain
McCain wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle here but McCain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (21) McCain
McCain tries to advance to mount but Helvig denies him.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain takes a little break here. Helvig wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Helvig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig looks to move to half guard but instead McCain has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (9) vs (23) McCain
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Helvig is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
McCain looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 23 to 9.
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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Event:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 7 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rambo looks for a takedown but Helvig sprawls well.#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rambo did well to prevent Helvig getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Helvig
Rambo trying to control here.
Helvig wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo gets full guard.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #T1#
Rambo is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#SUB#
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helvig defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rambo 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. #SUB#
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helvig defends it easily.#T2#
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo has his hands on Helvig's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig trying to control the position but Rambo is working away. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rambo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Helvig has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (0) vs (7) Helvig#T3#
Helvig looking to control but Rambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig prevents Rambo from getting the reversal.
Rambo wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rambo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rambo is holding on tight.
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rambo is looking to escape.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Rambo is working to get back to half guard.
Rambo is trying to escape the mount but Helvig keeps good control and instead manages to take Rambo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (0) vs (10) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig working for a choke but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Rambo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rambo prevents Helvig from getting a body triangle.
Well, with Helvig on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rambo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rambo trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Helvig trying to control.#SUB2#
Helvig is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rambo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Helvig drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Marden trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Helvig looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden wants to sweep here but Helvig controlling him for the moment.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Helvig won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
Marden trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up. #SUB2#
Helvig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helvig has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Helvig stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Marden
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Helvig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helvig trying to control the position but Marden is working away. #SUB#
Helvig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.#T2#
Marden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Marden
Marden trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it. #SUB2#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helvig is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away.
Helvig is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig looking to control.
Marden advances to half guard.
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Marden is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marden defends it easily.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (5) Marden
Marden trying to control the position but Helvig is working away. #T5##SUB2#
Marden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helvig is staying active underneath Marden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (9) vs (5) Marden
Marden tries to break free.
Marden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Marden is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Helvig off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Marden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Helvig gets his way!
#T6#
Helvig is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Helvig. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helvig's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (7) Marden#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Marden pushes his legs off easily.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Marden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Helvig keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (11) vs (7) Marden
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig stands and throws Marden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (14) vs (7) Marden
Marden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig trying to control the position but Marden is working away. #T8##SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marden has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Helvig thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Helvig seems to be working for a kimura but Marden defends the submission attempt.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is trying to control. Marden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marden wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T9##SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (14) vs (9) Marden#SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to control.
Marden stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (14) vs (12) Marden
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marden off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (18) vs (12) Marden
Helvig doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (18) vs (14) Marden#T11#
Marden slips nicely into half guard.
Marden is thwarting Helvig's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig is not content to let Marden control the position.#SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Helvig defends the submission attempt.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig gets full guard.#T12#
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (18) vs (17) Marden
Helvig is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T13#
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Marden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig regains half guard.
Marden wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Helvig is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (17) Marden
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (20) vs (19) Marden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helvig is breathing heavily.
Marden trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 20 to 19.
Bjørn Helvig very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 19 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig scores with a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Chai
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Helvig pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Helvig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Chai gets full guard.#T1#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Helvig trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Helvig passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helvig stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Helvig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Helvig has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Chai
Helvig managing to control the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T3#
Chai postures up.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Helvig looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Helvig up and slammed him! Helvig can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (2) vs (5) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig trying to control but Chai postures up.
#T4#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Helvig trying to control but Chai postures up.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Helvig wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
#T5#
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet. #T6#
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T7#
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (4) vs (5) Chai
Chai trying to control the position.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Helvig paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Helvig's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shalit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helvig's waist but Helvig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shalit off to one side. #CL#
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Shalit pulls Helvig into guard.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Shalit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit'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.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Helvig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shalit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Helvig has Shalit in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Helvig#T1#
Shalit won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shalit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
Shalit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shalit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (5) vs (4) Helvig
Shalit can't escape the position.
#T2#
Helvig trying to control.
Shalit can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a choke but Shalit is defending well.
Helvig really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shalit.#SUB2#
Shalit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shalit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Shalit is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Shalit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shalit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shalit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Shalit is working away.
Shalit tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Shalit is not content to let Helvig control the position.#SUB2#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Shalit is defending the position.
Shalit tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Helvig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit is pressing down on Helvig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shalit manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (7) vs (4) Helvig
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#T5##SUB2#
Helvig has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shalit doesn't defend quickly enough and Helvig has managed to lock this one up! Can Shalit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Helvig on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjørn Helvig!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bjørn Helvig waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Camara clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Camara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Helvig
Camara controlling the action here.
Helvig is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB2#
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Helvig
Camara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Helvig keeps Camara under control for a moment.#T1#
Camara working away.
Camara staying calm.
Helvig is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig wants to control but Camara postures up.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Camara working away.
Helvig tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Camara trying to control the position but Helvig is working away.
Helvig manages to get back to half guard.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T3#
Helvig is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camara passes Helvig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara is thwarting Helvig's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Helvig keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camara won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T5##SUB2#
Helvig isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camara stacks Helvig on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Helvig manages to get back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6##SUB2#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camara won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Helvig has an active guard here but Camara has managed to pass into half guard.
Camara trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away.
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Camara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (12) vs (2) Helvig#T9#
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Camara trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is trying to reverse the position but instead Camara has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (15) vs (2) Helvig
Camara has the hooks in. Helvig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Camara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Helvig is trying to break free.
Camara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Helvig's body.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
Helvig turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (4) Helvig
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T11#
Helvig trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (17) vs (4) Helvig
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Helvig working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.#T12##SUB2#
Helvig looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
#SUB2#
Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #T13##SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (20) vs (4) Helvig
Camara working away.
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Camara wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Helvig is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Abdelrahman Camara 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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Event:
CWC 387
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laperierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Helvig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laperierre is in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Helvig#SUB2#
Laperierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laperierre has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laperierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (2) Helvig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laperierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (2) Helvig
Laperierre slips nicely into half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Laperierre is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laperierre pulls his head out easily.
Laperierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laperierre is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helvig manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laperierre controls the pace.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Laperierre postures up. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laperierre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laperierre won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there. #T3#
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (4) vs (4) Helvig#SUB#
Laperierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helvig defends it easily.#T4#
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Helvig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (4) vs (7) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig swings around for an armbar but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Helvig's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (7) Helvig
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
Laperierre advances to half guard.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Laperierre is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Helvig 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.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Laperierre is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Laperierre seems content to control.
Helvig tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Laperierre stalling.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Helvig is trying to keep Laperierre in close.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laperierre controls the pace.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Helvig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laperierre controlling from the top position. #T7#
Laperierre passes Helvig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laperierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there. #T8#
Laperierre trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is controlling Laperierre's posture.
Laperierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Laperierre is stalling in the full guard.
Laperierre trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Laperierre is stalling in the full guard.
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (6) vs (9) Helvig
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laperierre defends it well.
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Laperierre is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Helvig uses his free foot to push down on Laperierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laperierre. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (6) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laperierre is holding on tight.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Helvig takes Laperierre's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Laperierre is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (6) vs (15) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig working for a choke but Laperierre is defending well.
Helvig controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
Helvig trying to control momentarily.
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Helvig has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laperierre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Helvig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laperierre's body.
Laperierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laperierre has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laperierre! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (8) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig looking to control but Laperierre passes into half guard.
#T13#
Well, if Laperierre 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.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Laperierre slows the pace down in half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig is looking to sweep but instead, Laperierre has passed into half guard.
#T14#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Laperierre has control of the leg.
Laperierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Helvig wants to control but Laperierre passes easily into half guard.
Helvig trying to control but Laperierre postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig wins on points by 15 to 8.
Bjørn Helvig gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 385
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker clinches up against the cage.
Macker stops a takedown attempt from Helvig.
Macker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helvig.
Helvig goes for a takedown attempt but Macker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjørn Helvig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Macker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Helvig tries to score a body lock takedown but Macker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macker can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Macker has hold of one of Helvig's legs. Helvig is fighting the takedown attempt but Macker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Macker
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Helvig has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself. #T2#
Macker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Helvig looking for subs off his back but Macker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Macker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Helvig reverses the position - he's now on top in Macker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Macker
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Macker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helvig stands and throws Macker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Macker#SUB#
Helvig goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Macker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helvig but great work by Macker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (5) vs (6) Macker#T4#
Helvig is trying to work for a sweep but Macker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (5) vs (8) Macker
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Helvig tries to hold on but Macker postures up.
Macker prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Helvig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Helvig tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Helvig working a defensive guard here.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Macker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Macker trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helvig is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (8) Macker
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helvig manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (10) Macker
Macker postures up.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.
Helvig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (13) Macker#T7#
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (7) vs (16) Macker#T8##SUB2#
Macker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
Helvig manages to reverse the position and now he's in Macker's guard. Nice work there by Helvig.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (16) Macker
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (18) Macker#T9#
Macker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Macker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (21) Macker
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macker fails to take his opponent's back.
Macker wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is taking a breather. Helvig 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.
Macker prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Macker trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away. #T11#
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Macker is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Macker is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #T12#
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macker trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macker defends well.#SUB#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Macker is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macker uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (24) Macker
Helvig is controlling an arm, preventing Macker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig regains half guard.#SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
Helvig wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Macker stalling.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 24 to 9.
An out of breath Dan Macker 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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Event:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Helvig's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Helvig wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Helvig manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (5) Alvarez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Helvig postures up.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Helvig wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez keeping control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Helvig wants to advance to full mount but Alvarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Helvig lying in Alvarez's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Alvarez decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Helvig taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig tries to sprawl but Bandito drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Helvig is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Bandito wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig working to try and regain half guard.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Helvig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Helvig doesn't allow it.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Bandito is looking to work his way around to Helvig's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Helvig is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
Helvig has given up his back here. Will Bandito look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) Helvig#SUB#
Helvig preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandito prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Helvig#T3#
Bandito fails to advance to Helvig's back.
Bandito works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (14) vs (0) Helvig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Helvig knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Helvig for a finish. #SUB#
Helvig preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandito.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helvig defends it well. #SUB#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helvig defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Bandito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helvig sees it coming and defends easily.
Helvig is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to move into half guard but instead Helvig has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (14) vs (2) Helvig
Bandito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig passes Bandito's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T6#
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Helvig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandito sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Helvig is taking a breather. Bandito 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.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Bandito is defending the position.
Helvig is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito pushes down on Helvig's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito moves into full mount! Helvig won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (19) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig has given up his back here. Will Bandito look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (22) vs (2) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is looking for the choke from the back position but Helvig is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke but no joy.
Helvig is in bad spot here.
#T9##SUB#
Bandito working for a choke but Helvig is defending well. #SUB#
Bandito looking to break Helvig's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Helvig remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Helvig trying to control the hands but Bandito breaks the grip.
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (22) vs (4) Helvig
Bandito looking to control.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Bandito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (26) vs (4) Helvig#T10#
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Helvig is holding on tight.
Bandito moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (29) vs (4) Helvig
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (29) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bandito still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bandito has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (33) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Bandito keeps moving and retains side control.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (33) vs (10) Helvig#T11##SUB2#
Helvig goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bandito escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (35) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (38) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is trying to escape the mount but Bandito keeps good control and instead manages to take Helvig's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (41) vs (10) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito is hanging on to Helvig's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back. #T12##SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke from the back.
Helvig wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandito gets his hands free. #SUB#
Helvig showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bandito working for the choke.
Bandito is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bandito has got his arm under Helvig's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Helvig has spun round into Bandito's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (41) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Helvig passes into half guard. #T13#
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Bandito is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito 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: Bandito (45) vs (12) Helvig#SUB#
Bandito is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
#SUB#
Helvig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandito's arms.
Helvig wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandito gets his hands free.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (48) vs (12) Helvig
Helvig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Helvig doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 48 to 12.
In his post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold dives in for a single leg takedown but Helvig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Toehold has picked Helvig up - he's going for a ride! Toehold dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Helvig
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helvig is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig tries to improve position but can't.
Helvig is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Toehold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Helvig will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig stops Toehold from passing to mount.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Toehold tries to move to mount but Helvig blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Helvig keeps trying to improve his position.
Helvig sneaks back into half guard.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T2#
Toehold is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helvig keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Helvig is pressing down on Toehold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Toehold defends it easily.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold 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.
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold is fighting to break Helvig's control of his arms but Helvig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking for a guillotine here but Toehold defends easily.
Helvig looking to control.
Toehold's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Helvig looking to control.
#SUB2#
Helvig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Toehold has passed into half guard!
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toehold prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Helvig gets full guard.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Toehold slips nicely into half guard.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.#SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toehold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toehold uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (8) vs (0) Helvig#T8#
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig trying to remain calm as Toehold controls from the top position.#T9#
Helvig is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Helvig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toehold gets to mount! Helvig was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (10) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Helvig has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (13) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Helvig trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
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!
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Helvig turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (13) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig is looking to pass into half guard but Toehold pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Toehold is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toehold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (18) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Helvig tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (20) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Helvig trying to control but Toehold postures up.
Helvig is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Helvig wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Helvig there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (23) vs (2) Helvig#T13#
Toehold tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig holds on for dear life, controlling Toehold's posture momentarily.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold 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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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bandito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bandito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito advances to half guard.
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Helvig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is not content to let Bandito control the position. #T2#
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Bandito moves into full mount! Helvig won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (11) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Bandito is pressing down on Helvig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helvig is holding on for now.
Helvig gets full guard.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #T4#
Helvig wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Helvig defends it.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (14) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito trying to control but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helvig has given up his back. Will we see Bandito going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (17) vs (0) Helvig
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off.
Helvig is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bandito is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (17) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Helvig seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandito won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #T6#
Helvig working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bandito's thigh. Bandito counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Helvig preventing the sweep.
Helvig trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Helvig stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig pushing down on Bandito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7##SUB2#
Helvig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Helvig is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandito trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
Helvig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bandito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T8#
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Helvig is looking to pass Bandito's guard but actually Bandito recovers to full guard.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Helvig prevents Bandito from improving his position.#T9#
Bandito is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Helvig maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bandito could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Helvig has cracked it and Bandito is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Helvig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 60 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Helvig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pancake trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
#T1#
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Helvig trying to advance position but Pancake counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Helvig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helvig defends well.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Pancake is pulling down on Helvig's head to control his posture.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helvig is pushing down on Pancake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancake is fighting to maintain full guard but Helvig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away. #SUB#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Helvig is looking to stall here but Pancake recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Helvig wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helvig manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helvig controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (4) vs (2) Pancake#T4#
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake controlling the position.
Helvig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.#T5#
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pancake wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Pancake is defending it quite comfortably.
Pancake wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well.
Pancake moves into full guard.
#T6#
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Helvig seems to be looking for submissions.
Helvig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (2) Pancake
Helvig works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (2) Pancake#SUB#
Helvig has his arm under Pancake's chin here. Game over son! Helvig squeezes tightly and Pancake is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjørn Helvig!
An out of breath Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 23 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Walters gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Walters
Helvig trying to control here.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walters trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (5) Walters
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Walters in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig tries to improve position but can't.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helvig keeps working.
Helvig is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Helvig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Walters is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Helvig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Walters is thwarting Helvig's attempts to control the position.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walters stays in close to Helvig's body and controls the position.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Helvig being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Walters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walters has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Walters postures up.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Walters trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Walters trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom. #T5#
Walters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helvig pulls Walters in to control the position.
Walters looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Helvig working for a triangle but Walters defends it easily.
Walters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig looking to control but Walters passes into half guard.
#T6#
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walters is trying to control. Helvig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Walters is very close to passing his half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Walters wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Walters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Walters moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (8) Walters
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walters controlling the position.
Helvig is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Helvig is not content to let Walters control the position.
Helvig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helvig trying to control but Walters postures up.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Walters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (11) Walters#T9#
Helvig is trying to escape the mount.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Walters controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Walters trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #T11#
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helvig holds on and takes a little breather.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Walters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters stays in close to Helvig's body and controls the position. #T12#
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helvig looking to control but Walters passes into half guard.
Helvig wants to sweep but Walters has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (14) Walters
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
Walters trying to control the position but Helvig is working away.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helvig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Walters has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (17) Walters
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig tries to control Walters's body but Walters pushes him off. Helvig squirms to his side and now Walters has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (0) vs (20) Walters#T14#
Helvig is keeping busy.
Walters has the hooks in. Helvig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Helvig wants to escape the position.
Helvig just trying to survive but Walters is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Walters is trying to stick to Helvig's back but Helvig is turning into Walters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Helvig. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (20) Walters
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters looking for a sweep. Not yet Walters, not yet.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 20 to 2.
Kevin Walters really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 35 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Helvig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petersen is in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Helvig
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig is controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.#SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petersen uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Helvig
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Helvig's legs. #T1#
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
Helvig can't do much from the bottom here.
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Petersen takes a little break here. Helvig wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Helvig's legs.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen controls the position from side control.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig trying to remain calm as Petersen controls from the top position.
Helvig manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petersen prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Petersen 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.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Petersen 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helvig is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
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.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Helvig tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage.
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Helvig won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
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. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helvig defends well.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position. #T6#
Helvig forces his way into half guard.
Petersen won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig postures up.
Helvig passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petersen tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Petersen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Petersen is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Helvig is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8#
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Helvig seems to be looking for submissions.
Helvig moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (5) Helvig
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Helvig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Helvig is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Helvig is controlling well.
#T9#
Helvig is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
Helvig passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (8) Helvig
Petersen is trying to control Helvig's posture but Helvig avoids it. #SUB2#
Helvig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petersen, who protects the arm well.
Petersen stops Helvig from passing to mount.
Helvig is trying to move to mount but Petersen reverses beautifully and ends up in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (8) Helvig
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helvig is controlling Petersen's posture.#SUB2#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petersen defends it easily.#T11#
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen stays in close to Helvig's body and controls the position.
Further stalling from Petersen.
Petersen stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (10) vs (8) Helvig
Petersen wants to control but Helvig is keeping him busy.
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but can't. #T13#
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Helvig is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg. #T14#
Well, if Petersen 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.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Conald Petersen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Toehold shoots in and bounces Helvig off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helvig is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Helvig has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Helvig wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Toehold uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Helvig tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (9) vs (2) Helvig
Toehold wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Toehold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helvig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Helvig wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Helvig sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Helvig tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T4#
Helvig is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (15) vs (2) Helvig
Toehold trying to control the position but Helvig is working away.
Helvig prevents Toehold from improving position.
Toehold gets to mount! Helvig was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (17) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig can't escape the position.
#T5#
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (20) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but Helvig denies him.
Helvig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Helvig trying to remain calm as Toehold controls from the top position.
Helvig is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Helvig is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side control.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Helvig manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a triangle here but Toehold uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (23) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toehold's best efforts.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Helvig is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Toehold frees his head nicely. Oh but Helvig has switched to an armbar! Toehold is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjørn Helvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiso is defended easily by Helvig.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stalling. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Fiso prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it. #SUB#
Fiso seems to be looking for submissions.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.#T2#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Helvig
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.#SUB2#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiso defends it easily.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso 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. #T4#
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
Helvig looking to control.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Helvig#T5#
Fiso tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
Helvig is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Fiso tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Helvig wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Helvig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Helvig won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (9) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB2#
Fiso preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Helvig. #SUB2#
Helvig has got his arm under Fiso's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fiso has spun round into Helvig's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (6) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fiso has passed into half guard!
#T8#
Helvig tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Helvig looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fiso has picked Helvig up and slammed him! Helvig can't keep hold of the triangle and Fiso manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (14) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso tries to move to mount but Helvig blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Helvig is not content to let Fiso control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Helvig wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso is taking a breather. Helvig 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.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Helvig is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig gets full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Helvig is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso controlling the action here. #T13#
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (17) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (19) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Helvig is holding on tight.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso 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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Event:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Elvul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Elvul
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Elvul is refusing to be controlled, as Helvig sits in half guard.
Elvul tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Elvul's thigh. Elvul counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elvul 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.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Elvul is controlling Helvig's posture.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elvul working a defensive guard here.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elvul won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #T2#
Elvul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Elvul is not content to let Helvig control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Elvul desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helvig is pressing down on Elvul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elvul is holding on for now.
Helvig passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (2) Elvul#T3#
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elvul is looking to escape.
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig looking to control but Elvul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Helvig goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Elvul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (5) vs (4) Elvul
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Elvul passes into half guard.
Elvul is trying to control the action in half guard but Helvig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Elvul is pressing down on Helvig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helvig is holding on for now. #T5#
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (9) vs (4) Elvul
Helvig is hanging on to Elvul's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Elvul is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Helvig gets his way!
Elvul looking very determined here, making life difficult for Helvig.
#SUB#
Helvig is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Elvul has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Helvig trying to control.#SUB#
Helvig looking for the RNC. #T6#
Helvig trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Elvul doesn't escape.
Elvul tries to roll but Helvig sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helvig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Helvig has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Elvul has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig doesn't have the hooks in and Elvul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (6) Elvul
Helvig is looking to sweep but instead, Elvul has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helvig looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elvul puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Helvig wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helvig.#SUB#
Helvig looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Elvul has picked Helvig up and slammed him! Helvig can't keep hold of the triangle and Elvul manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (9) Elvul
Elvul working away.#T8#
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elvul is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Helvig has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Elvul escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Elvul! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (12) Elvul
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard.
Elvul works to advance to full mount. Helvig defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (9) vs (14) Elvul
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elvul trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Helvig can't escape the position.
Helvig wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.#T10#
Helvig is desperately trying to improve his position but Elvul has a good base and remains in mount.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig is squirming around, avoiding Elvul's attempts to control the action.
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Helvig can't escape the position.
#T11#
Helvig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Helvig trying to get back to full guard but Elvul takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (9) vs (17) Elvul
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elvul controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Elvul is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Helvig has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Helvig! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (11) vs (17) Elvul
Helvig looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Elvul is trying to control the position but Helvig postures up.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Elvul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (11) vs (19) Elvul
Helvig looking to control.
Elvul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Helvig is trying to control the position but Elvul postures up.
Elvul trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Elvul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet. #SUB#
Helvig looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Elvul is defending well. Helvig quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Elvul has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Helvig celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjørn Helvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 31 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alopodis gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (0) Helvig
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Helvig manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Helvig#SUB#
Alopodis looking to secure an arm triangle but Helvig defends it well.
Alopodis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Alopodis stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helvig looks to move to half guard but instead Alopodis has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (12) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #T2#
Helvig moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alopodis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alopodis defends it easily.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis is pressing down on Helvig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helvig is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Helvig controlling the position for now.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#SUB2#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (2) Helvig
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Alopodis looking to secure an arm triangle but Helvig defends it well.
Helvig wants to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis wants to take Helvig's back here but Helvig is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Helvig working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis fails to advance to Helvig's back.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Alopodis wants to take Helvig's back but he can't do it this time.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (20) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Alopodis works to advance to full mount. Helvig defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (22) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is squirming around, avoiding Alopodis's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (25) vs (2) Helvig#SUB#
Helvig showing good submission defense here.
Helvig tries to escape but Alopodis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Helvig breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (25) vs (4) Helvig
Helvig trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (27) vs (4) Helvig#T10#
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (4) Helvig
Helvig regains half guard.
Alopodis prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #T11#
Helvig trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Helvig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (30) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T12#
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alopodis's guard.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Helvig is looking to stall here but Alopodis recovers full guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (9) Helvig
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.#T13#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Alopodis defends it.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (12) Helvig
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alopodis's legs.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Helvig tries to move to mount but Alopodis blocks the move with his legs.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Alopodis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Helvig has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alopodis has given up his back here. Will Helvig look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (30) vs (18) Helvig
Alopodis is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 30 to 18.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ceph Alopodis made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWCFN 12
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alvarez feints and as Helvig raises his hands in defense, Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Helvig
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Alvarez lying in Helvig's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Helvig decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Alvarez taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Helvig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (4) vs (0) Verus
Verus wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig looking to control but instead Verus has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Verus gets full guard.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig is really struggling to control Verus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Verus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Verus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Verus pulls Helvig in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Verus controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Verus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verus can't keep his opponent in guard - Helvig advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura but Verus is defending well.
Helvig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helvig is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.
Verus is not content to let Helvig control the position.#T2#
Verus is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Verus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus is trying to control but can't.
Verus is refusing to be controlled, as Helvig sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Helvig seems to be looking for submissions.
Verus won't allow Helvig to pass to mount.
Verus is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig is pressing down on Verus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verus is holding on for now.
Verus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Verus working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verus is keeping the position for now.
Verus keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Verus looking to control.
Verus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Verus keeping hold of Helvig's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Helvig is working for a submission of some sort.
Verus trying to hold on to Helvig's head to control him but Helvig postures up.
Verus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig prevents Verus from improving his position.#SUB#
Helvig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Helvig eventually gives up the hold.
Verus is staying active underneath Helvig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Verus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Verus actively working from the bottom here.#T6##SUB#
Helvig wants to work for an arm triangle but Verus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helvig is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Helvig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Verus won't allow it. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Verus defends it well.
Helvig works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (0) Verus#T7#
Verus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Verus trying to get back to full guard but Helvig takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (10) vs (0) Verus
Verus prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Verus gets back to half guard.
Helvig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (13) vs (0) Verus
Helvig fails to move to back control. #T8##SUB#
Helvig goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Verus turns into him and now he's in Helvig's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (13) vs (2) Verus
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Verus is proving a slippery customer.
Verus won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #SUB#
Helvig looking for subs off his back but Verus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Helvig is staying active underneath Verus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Verus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (13) vs (5) Verus#T9#
Verus controlling from side mount.
It looks like Verus 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.#SUB2#
Verus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helvig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Verus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helvig, who protects the arm well.
Verus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (13) vs (7) Verus#T10#
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verus controlling the pace for now.
Verus looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig is looking to get to half guard.
Verus tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verus controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Verus trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Verus is working away from the top position though.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Verus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Verus is working for a submission of some sort.
Verus trying to control the pace. #T12##SUB#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Verus pulls his head out easily.
Verus controlling the action here.
Verus is trying to control. Helvig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helvig wants to control but Verus is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Verus seems to be working for a kimura but Helvig defends the submission attempt.#T13##SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Verus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (13) vs (10) Verus
Helvig can't escape the position.
#T14#
Helvig wants to control but Verus is having none of it.
Verus wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verus content just to control the position here.
Verus wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
Helvig can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verus controlling from mount.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 30 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis shoots in but Helvig avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alopodis shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Alopodis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alopodis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Alopodis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (4) Alopodis
Alopodis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (2) vs (7) Alopodis
Helvig is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Alopodis trying to control the position but Helvig is working away.
Helvig manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (4) vs (7) Alopodis#SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (7) Alopodis
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Alopodis doesn't allow it.
Helvig wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helvig to get the leverage.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helvig to get the leverage. #T3#
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Helvig is defending well.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
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.#T4#
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it. #T5#
Helvig tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alopodis stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (12) Alopodis
Helvig is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Helvig is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Helvig denies him.
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
Alopodis advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (7) vs (14) Alopodis
Helvig working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Alopodis looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Alopodis fails to advance to Helvig's back. #SUB2#
Alopodis working for a guillotine from mount but Helvig is in no mood to give up.
Helvig is trying to escape the mount.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Helvig to control.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Helvig tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Helvig is trying to reverse the position but instead Alopodis has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (7) vs (17) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Helvig has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Helvig is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alopodis gets his way!
I really don't envy Helvig right now.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Helvig defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alopodis doesn't have the hooks in and Helvig manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (17) Alopodis#T9#
Helvig wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Helvig sits in half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Helvig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (12) vs (17) Alopodis
Helvig prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Alopodis prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Alopodis prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Alopodis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Helvig. #T11#
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis is controlling an arm, preventing Helvig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Alopodis defends it. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Helvig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Alopodis 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 controlling from the top position.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T13#
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (12) vs (19) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Helvig is trying is best to control the position here.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 19 to 12.
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Jackson vs Perez
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helvig gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracias (0) vs (4) Helvig
Gracias tries to buck Helvig off but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (0) vs (6) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracias! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (6) Helvig
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#T1#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (8) Helvig#T2##SUB2#
Helvig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helvig.
Helvig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Gracias moves into full guard.
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (4) vs (8) Helvig
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracias uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (7) vs (8) Helvig
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Helvig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Gracias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (10) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is not content to let Helvig control the position.#SUB2#
Helvig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Helvig eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Helvig tries to pass.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracias is trying to keep Helvig in close.
Helvig passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helvig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Helvig is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Helvig sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.
Gracias tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Gracias is staying active underneath Helvig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helvig tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Helvig trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Helvig working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracias's thigh. Gracias counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T8#
Gracias looking to control.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Helvig is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracias trying to control but Helvig postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracias defends it well.
Helvig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helvig wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position. #T10#
Helvig is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helvig is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracias reverses the position - he's now on top in Helvig's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (9) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there. #T11##SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Helvig throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracias escapes and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (12) vs (10) Helvig
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Helvig works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #SUB#
Helvig is trying to push Gracias off with his feet but Gracias grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Helvig's ankles and Helvig is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Helio Gracias!
A victorious Helio Gracias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Helvig shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ottke quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke is doing well to control the position and prevent Helvig from advancing to side control.
Helvig is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ottke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Helvig is now in half guard.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Helvig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Helvig is working for a kimura but Ottke is defending it quite comfortably.
Ottke wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottke has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ottke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Helvig being controlled here momentarily.
Helvig trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helvig to get the leverage.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg. #T3#
Ottke moves into full guard.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke looking for a sweep. Not yet Ottke, not yet.
Ottke controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ottke looking to control.
#T4#
Ottke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig has a hand on Ottke's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ottke takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to improve his position but instead Ottke has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (8) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is trying to break free.
Helvig looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Helvig right now.
#T5#
Helvig trying to control but not successfully.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Helvig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Ottke controlling the pace.
Ottke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helvig looking to control.
Ottke 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. #SUB2#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Ottke advances to half guard.
Helvig is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Ottke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke is taking a breather. Helvig 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.#T9#
Ottke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke prevents Helvig from getting the reversal.
Ottke tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig tries to reverse the position but Ottke maintains control.#T10#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (14) vs (2) Helvig
Ottke has good solid back control here.
Helvig tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11##SUB#
Ottke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ottke controls the position.#SUB#
Helvig is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ottke gets his way!
Ottke really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Helvig.
Helvig can't escape the position.
#T12#
Ottke controls the position.
Ottke controlling well, preventing Helvig from escaping the position.
Ottke just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Ottke is persistently looking for the submission but Helvig is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ottke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Helvig is really stuck here.
Ottke 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.
Helvig can't escape the position.
Helvig is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ottke.
Further stalling from Ottke.
Ottke keeps control of the position as Helvig tries to break free.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ottke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Helvig's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, 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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Event:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Zima Voin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helvig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voin (0) vs (2) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Voin defend it? Helvig steps over the head and cranks it - Voin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Helvig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjørn Helvig!
A very excited looking Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
CWC 328 - Prelims
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helvig.
Helvig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.#TD2#
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Helvig (0) vs (4) Magomedov
Helvig wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Latin Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helvig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Helvig's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov pushes down on Helvig's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helvig trying to control here.
#T2##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helvig is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to stall here but Helvig recovers full guard. #T3#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Helvig's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (0) vs (7) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Helvig manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helvig has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helvig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Helvig tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helvig has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Helvig. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (4) vs (7) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov trying to control here.
#T6#
Helvig wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Helvig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (7) Magomedov
Helvig works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (10) vs (7) Magomedov
Helvig tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#SUB#
Helvig is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Helvig tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.#T7#
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Magomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Helvig.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helvig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Magomedov is having to fend off submission attempts from Helvig, who is looking to sink in the choke. Helvig doesn't have the hooks in though and Magomedov manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (9) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8#
Helvig wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Helvig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov is pushing down on Helvig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helvig is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Helvig is defending well.
#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Helvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Helvig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helvig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Helvig is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Helvig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Helvig is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Helvig is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Helvig keeps moving. #T12##SUB#
Helvig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Helvig is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helvig manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Helvig's guard. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Helvig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (10) vs (12) Magomedov#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helvig, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Magomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helvig is looking to reverse the position.#T14##SUB2#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Helvig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magomedov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Helvig (14) vs (12) Magomedov#SUB#
Helvig is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Magomedov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
After winning the bout, Bjørn Helvig 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Derwent Bolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolt (4) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly tries to bench press Bolt off him but Bolt keeps the position.
Dubberly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A control attempt from Dubberly but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolt (6) vs (0) Dubberly
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dubberly wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bolt content just to control the position here. #T1#
Dubberly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dubberly prevents Bolt from taking his back.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Dubberly is working to get back to half guard.
Dubberly prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Dubberly sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2##SUB2#
Dubberly actively working from the bottom here.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dubberly.#SUB2#
Dubberly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolt is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Dubberly trying to control the position.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.
Dubberly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly wants to control but Bolt passes easily into half guard.
Dubberly is not content to let Bolt control the position.#SUB#
Bolt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Dubberly wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolt is taking a breather. Dubberly 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.
Dubberly is staying active underneath Bolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolt is thwarting Dubberly's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bolt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Dubberly is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubberly avoid being mounted?
Bolt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dubberly is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubberly avoid being mounted?
Dubberly is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Bolt seems to be working for a kimura but Dubberly defends the submission attempt.
Dubberly is pressing down on Bolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bolt postures up.
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubberly is retaining full guard.
Dubberly wants to control the position but Bolt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bolt is keen to just control but Dubberly is a slippery customer.
Dubberly wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
#T7#
Dubberly trying to control here.
Bolt is pressing down on Dubberly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubberly is holding on for now.
Dubberly has his hands clasped together around Bolt's back. He's all about the action.
Dubberly is staying active underneath Bolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dubberly defends it well.
Dubberly gets full guard.#T8#
Bolt won't allow Dubberly to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dubberly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dubberly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (6) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Bolt is keeping the position.
Bolt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolt being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dubberly trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolt, not yet.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bolt holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Dubberly postures up.
Bolt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a triangle but Dubberly pushes his legs off easily.
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Bolt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Bolt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolt has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubberly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolt looking to control.
#T12#
Dubberly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bolt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly pushes down on Bolt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Dubberly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dubberly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bolt! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (6) vs (5) Dubberly
Dubberly controlling from mount. #T13#
Dubberly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bolt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dubberly is working for a guillotine from mount but Bolt frees his head quite easily.
#T14#
Bolt can't escape the position.
Bolt is squirming around, avoiding Dubberly's attempts to control the action.
Bolt wants to control but Dubberly is having none of it.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dubberly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolt takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Derwent Bolt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Yi gets caught flat footed, as Dubberly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (0) vs (2) Dubberly
Yi looking to control.
Dubberly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yi is adopting a defensive guard.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.
Dubberly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi is pulling down on Dubberly's head. It's preventing any offense from Dubberly, at least for the moment.#T1#
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Yi is looking for a triangle but Dubberly pushes his legs off easily.
Dubberly controlling from the top position.
Yi trying to control the position.
Dubberly trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Yi trying to control the position.
Dubberly trying to control but Yi is working from the bottom.
Dubberly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dubberly is one step ahead there.
Yi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly 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. #T3#
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubberly controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Yi keeps moving. #T4#
Yi seems keen to control Dubberly's posture.
Dubberly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dubberly looking to improve position, pressing down on Yi's thigh with his hand. Yi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dubberly paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dubberly's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Yi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Yi!
Our winner, Jin Yi, 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Elvul (4) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly gets back to half guard.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dubberly is concentrating on defense, preventing Elvul from advancing position.
Dubberly is continuing to stall.
Elvul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dubberly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dubberly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Elvul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dubberly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elvul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass. #T2#
Elvul trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Dubberly is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Dubberly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dubberly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Dubberly#SUB#
Elvul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Dubberly tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elvul looking for a sweep. Not yet Elvul, not yet.
Dubberly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul controls Dubberly momentarily but Dubberly frees himself.
Dubberly content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Elvul wants to sweep here but Dubberly controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Elvul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elvul can't keep his opponent in guard - Dubberly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dubberly stalling.
Dubberly is thwarting Elvul's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Dubberly is pressing down on Elvul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elvul is holding on for now.
Dubberly wants to control but Elvul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dubberly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elvul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dubberly passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (4) vs (5) Dubberly
Elvul is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Dubberly wants to control for a moment but Elvul uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dubberly prevents Elvul from improving his position.
Dubberly tries to pass to full mount but Elvul defends it.
Dubberly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dubberly wants to free his trapped foot but Elvul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubberly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7##SUB2#
Dubberly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elvul is trying to maintain the position but Dubberly is very close to passing his half guard.
Elvul wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly is controlling the pace.
Elvul regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Dubberly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Dubberly is proving a slippery customer.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
Dubberly is looking to pass into half guard but Elvul pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Elvul is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (5) Dubberly#T9#
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Elvul postures up.
Dubberly has his hands on Elvul's head, controlling the position.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Dubberly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Dubberly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elvul puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Elvul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dubberly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (6) vs (9) Dubberly
Dubberly keeps control of the position as Elvul tries to break free.
Elvul trying to control the position but Dubberly manages to sink in the hooks.
Dubberly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elvul's body.
Elvul trying to control the action but Dubberly just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Elvul staying busy and making it hard for Dubberly to control.
What can Elvul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Elvul prevents Dubberly from getting a body triangle.#T12#
Well,Elvul is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Dubberly looking for the choke from the back.
Dubberly doesn't have the hooks in and Elvul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (8) vs (9) Dubberly
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul advances to half guard.
Elvul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Dubberly is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul is taking a breather. Dubberly 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.
Elvul is thwarting Dubberly's attempts to control the position.
Dubberly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Elvul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (9) Dubberly
Dubberly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dubberly is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Elvul is working for a submission of some sort.
Elvul is thwarting Dubberly's attempts to control the position.
Dubberly is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly working a defensive guard here.
Elvul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (14) vs (9) Dubberly
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
An out of breath Dreynos Elvul 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dubberly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Dubberly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Galvao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Galvao (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Dubberly is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galvao 's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is looking to regain half guard here but Dubberly keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dubberly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubberly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Galvao is holding Dubberly down, trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Galvao wants to control but Dubberly postures up.
Galvao is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hero Academia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dubberly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dubberly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working. #T2#
Dubberly is staying tight to Galvao 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dubberly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galvao moves into full guard.
Galvao being controlled here, momentarily.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Dubberly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galvao holds on and takes a little breather.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Galvao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Galvao trying to control the position here.
Dubberly 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. #SUB#
Dubberly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Dubberly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Galvao is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
Dubberly stalling away here and it's allowed Galvao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Dubberly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dubberly controlling the pace.
Galvao trying to get back to full guard but Dubberly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (7) Dubberly
Dubberly looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dubberly looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Dubberly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dubberly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Galvao is holding on tight.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dubberly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape. #T10#
Dubberly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Dubberly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dubberly looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubberly controlling from mount.
Dubberly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape. #T11#
Dubberly wants to take Galvao 's back but he can't do it this time.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galvao holds on to Dubberly around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly fails to take his opponent's back.
Dubberly controlling from mount.
Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dubberly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dubberly wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao is looking to improve his position but Dubberly isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Dubberly controlling his opponent.
Dubberly looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao stops Dubberly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Galvao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dubberly controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Dubberly wants to take Galvao 's back here but Galvao is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dubberly wants to control but instead Galvao manages to regain half guard.
Galvao is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly wants to take a breather but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao won't allow Dubberly to pass to mount.
Galvao is staying active underneath Dubberly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubberly wins on points by 7 to 0.
Rubadub Dubberly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petrov prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Petrov not doing much here.
Dubberly is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dubberly is adopting a defensive guard.
Dubberly trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly pulls Petrov in to control the position. #T1#
Let's hope that Dubberly 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.
Dubberly wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard.
Petrov uses his free foot to push down on Dubberly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dubberly. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (7) vs (0) Dubberly
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dubberly tries to improve his position but instead Petrov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (10) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dubberly is really stuck here.
Dubberly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Petrov keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
Petrov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dubberly.
Petrov is trying to stick to Dubberly's back but Dubberly is turning into Petrov . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Petrov 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dubberly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (10) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Dubberly 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.
Dubberly stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov .#T3#
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
Petrov is adopting a defensive guard.
Petrov looking to control.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov controls Dubberly momentarily but Dubberly frees himself.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Dubberly is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Dubberly tries to pass.
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dubberly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Dubberly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dubberly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dubberly won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly controlling from the top position. #T5#
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to prevent any damage.
Dubberly slips nicely into half guard.
Dubberly is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.
Petrov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov tries to roll over but Dubberly keeps him under control.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dubberly is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Dubberly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is looking to control Dubberly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg.
Petrov won't allow Dubberly to pass to mount.
Petrov trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Dubberly stalling.
Dubberly wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly not doing much here.
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Dubberly is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Dubberly content to control rather than advance.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrov defends it well.
Dubberly is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Dubberly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dubberly.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubberly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (12) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubberly for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Petrov continues to stall.
Dubberly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dubberly holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Dubberly controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (12) vs (4) Dubberly
Petrov managing to control the position.
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dubberly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dubberly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Dubberly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Dubberly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov pulls Dubberly in close to his closed guard and prevents Dubberly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dubberly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (14) vs (4) Dubberly
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (17) vs (4) Dubberly#T14#
Dubberly is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Dubberly can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov wants to control but Dubberly is keeping him busy.
Dubberly tries to bench press Petrov off him but Petrov keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kazuki Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeda dives in and scores a takedown into Dubberly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (0) vs (2) Takeda
Dubberly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeda is one step ahead there.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly trying to control the position here.
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeda trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubberly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Dubberly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Dubberly is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Takeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda won't allow Dubberly to sweep him here. #T2#
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Takeda stays in close to Dubberly's body and controls the position.
Dubberly looking to control.
Takeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeda content to stall in guard here.
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubberly is retaining full guard. #T3#
Takeda trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Takeda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Dubberly trying to control the position.
Dubberly controlling Takeda's posture.
Takeda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takeda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (2) Takeda
Takeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Takeda working for a triangle but Dubberly defends it easily.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving.
Takeda being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Dubberly won't allow Takeda to sweep him here.
Dubberly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Takeda has his feet on Dubberly's thighs here. He's pushed Dubberly off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dubberly screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dhelan drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (0) vs (2) Dhelan
Dubberly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dubberly pulls Dhelan in close to his closed guard and prevents Dhelan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dhelan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dubberly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dhelan trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubberly's guard.
Dubberly trying to control but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but Dubberly defending well. #T1#
Dhelan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dhelan seems to be working for a kimura but Dubberly defends the submission attempt.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dubberly.
Dubberly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dubberly trying to keep a closed guard but Dhelan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubberly controlling Dhelan's posture.
Dhelan trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Dubberly controls Dhelan momentarily but Dhelan frees himself.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly has his hands on Dhelan's head, controlling the position. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (2) Dhelan
Dubberly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (2) Dhelan
The referee asks Dubberly politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dubberly prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dhelan tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan can't do much from the bottom here.
Dhelan is looking to regain half guard here but Dubberly keeps moving and retains side control.
Dubberly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dhelan's legs. #T4#
Dhelan tries to bench press Dubberly off him but Dubberly keeps the position.
Dhelan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dubberly trying to control the pace.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
Dubberly controlling the pace.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
Dubberly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Dubberly keeps him under control.#T5#
Dubberly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dhelan won't allow Dubberly to pass to mount.
Well, if Dubberly 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.
Dhelan is trying to get back to full guard.
Dubberly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (8) vs (2) Dhelan
Dubberly content just to control the position here.
Dubberly mounts Dhelan! Really nice guard pass there! #T6#
Dhelan wants to control but Dubberly is having none of it.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount.
Dubberly looking to control but Dhelan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubberly controlling the pace for now.
Dhelan stops Dubberly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dhelan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dubberly has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (11) vs (2) Dhelan
Dubberly just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Dubberly is trying to stick to Dhelan's back but Dhelan is turning into Dubberly. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dubberly's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dhelan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (11) vs (4) Dhelan
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dubberly controlling the position.
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dhelan is stalling in the full guard.
Dhelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dhelan defends well.#T8#
Dubberly has control of Dhelan's left arm, preventing Dhelan from doing any damage.
Dubberly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dhelan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Dhelan stands and throws Dubberly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (11) vs (7) Dhelan#T9#
Dubberly wants to control but Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dubberly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (11) vs (9) Dhelan
Dubberly is desperately trying to improve his position but Dhelan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Dhelan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dubberly is now in Dhelan's guard. A big mistake from Dhelan there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (13) vs (9) Dhelan
Dubberly tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Dubberly defends easily.
Dubberly stopping the sweep attempt from Dhelan.
Dubberly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dhelan is trying to keep Dubberly in close.
#T10#
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dubberly defends well.#SUB2#
Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dubberly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dubberly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dhelan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dubberly defends it easily.
Dubberly controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dubberly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dhelan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dubberly is aware though and is defending well.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Dhelan keeps moving.
Dubberly passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (16) vs (9) Dhelan
The referee asks Dubberly politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dubberly prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dhelan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dhelan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Dhelan is letting Dubberly control him for a moment.
Dhelan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dubberly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dubberly taking a breather here.
Dhelan is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Dhelan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dhelan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (18) vs (9) Dhelan
Dubberly wants to take his opponent's back but Dhelan doesn't allow it.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount.
Dubberly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dhelan is holding on tight.
Dhelan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Dubberly trying to control but Dhelan is having none of it.
Dhelan tries to hold on but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dhelan is looking to escape.
Dhelan is trying desperately to improve position.
Dubberly looking to control but Dhelan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubberly takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
After winning the bout, Rubadub Dubberly 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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Event:
Stepping Stone 3
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Derwent Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dubberly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bolt to the ground. Dubberly is now in Bolt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Bolt
Dubberly tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.
Dubberly won't allow Bolt to sweep him here.
Bolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolt seems keen to control Dubberly's posture.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Dubberly is stalling in the full guard.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Dubberly tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dubberly defends it easily.
Dubberly trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bolt controls Dubberly momentarily but Dubberly frees himself.
Bolt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (2) Bolt
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubberly is keeping the position for now.
Dubberly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bolt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolt is fighting to break Dubberly's control of his arms but Dubberly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubberly is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt is still trying to improve position.
Dubberly wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment.
Dubberly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (4) vs (2) Bolt
Dubberly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Bolt trying to control the position here.
Dubberly controlling from the top position.
Bolt has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Dubberly stopping the sweep attempt from Bolt.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Bolt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dubberly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (4) vs (4) Bolt
Bolt wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly trying to control the position here.
Bolt 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.
Dubberly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bolt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bolt controlling the action here.
Dubberly is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Bolt is controlling the pace.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
Bolt is keen to just control but Dubberly is a slippery customer.
Bolt trying to control the pace.
Dubberly is doing well to control the position and prevent Bolt from advancing to side control.#T6#
Bolt content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bolt is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly is trying to get back to full guard.
Dubberly moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Dubberly has his foot on Bolt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolt works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Dubberly.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubberly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolt controls the pace.
Dubberly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dubberly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dubberly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dubberly has Bolt pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Dubberly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (6) vs (4) Bolt
Bolt looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolt, not yet.
Dubberly pushes down on Bolt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dubberly is looking to pass Bolt's guard but actually Bolt recovers to full guard.
Dubberly 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.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully. #T9#
Bolt controlling the position.
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now.
Dubberly slips nicely into half guard.
Dubberly is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolt trying to hold on to Dubberly's head to control him but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly is pressing down on Bolt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolt is holding on for now.
Dubberly is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Bolt is positioning himself well to prevent Dubberly advancing to mount.
Bolt is looking to improve his position.
Dubberly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dubberly trying to control from Bolt's half guard. Bolt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Dubberly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bolt controls Dubberly momentarily but Dubberly frees himself. #T11#
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubberly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dubberly is one step ahead there.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Bolt is keeping the position.
Dubberly trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Dubberly 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.
Dubberly trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #T12#
Bolt is controlling Dubberly's posture.
Dubberly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Dubberly tries to pass.
Dubberly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bolt working for submissions but it's allowed Dubberly to get to half guard.
Dubberly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolt is looking for a sweep. Dubberly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Dubberly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dubberly is controlling the pace.
Bolt is refusing to be controlled, as Dubberly sits in half guard.
Bolt wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
Dubberly is keen to just control but Bolt is a slippery customer.#T14#
Dubberly not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.
Dubberly controlling the pace.
Dubberly is looking to take a break and control but Bolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolt trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubberly takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Rubadub Dubberly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 1
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stuart Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burrows tries to sprawl but Dubberly drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrows (0) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly wants to pass to mount but Burrows is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dubberly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (5) Dubberly
Burrows wants to hold on but Dubberly pushes him away.
Burrows tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dubberly fails to move to back control.
Dubberly trying to control but Burrows is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is looking to get to half guard.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Dubberly avoids the attempt from Burrows to control.
Dubberly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burrows can't escape the position.
Dubberly controlling the pace for now.
Dubberly trying to control but Burrows is having none of it.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Burrows tries to reverse the position but Dubberly maintains control.
Dubberly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Dubberly 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.
Burrows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dubberly wants to take Burrows's back here but Burrows is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dubberly is trying to control here but Burrows has managed to regain half guard.
#T3#
Dubberly is keen to just control but Burrows is a slippery customer.
Dubberly is pressing down on Burrows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burrows is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dubberly has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dubberly pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Burrows is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dubberly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rubadub Dubberly!
A very excited looking Rubadub Dubberly 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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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stinky Stonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stonk fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dubberly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stonk's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stonk (0) vs (2) Dubberly#SUB2#
Dubberly is trying to work for a kimura but Stonk is defending well.
Dubberly wants to take a breather but Stonk is having none of it.
Stonk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (0) vs (5) Dubberly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Stonk can't escape the position.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Stonk tries to hold on but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly wants to take his opponent's back but Stonk doesn't allow it.
Dubberly looking to control but Stonk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubberly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stonk has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Stonk (0) vs (8) Dubberly
Stonk trying to control the action but Dubberly just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Dubberly on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stonk is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Stonk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dubberly. #T2#
Stonk tries to roll but Dubberly sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Dubberly is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stonk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Dubberly tightening his grip on Stonk, looking for the choke.
Stonk prevents Dubberly from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Dubberly is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've been hearing good reports from Stonk'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.
Dubberly struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Dubberly has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stonk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Dubberly is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dubberly is not going to allow Stonk to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Stonk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dubberly. #SUB2#
Stonk defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stonk (2) vs (8) Dubberly
Stonk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Stonk stopping the sweep attempt from Dubberly.
Stonk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dubberly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stonk controlling from the top position.
Dubberly trying to control the position.
Dubberly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stonk is one step ahead there.
Stonk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dubberly being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Dubberly wants to hit a sweep here but Stonk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dubberly there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (5) vs (8) Dubberly
Dubberly tries to reverse the position but Stonk maintains control.
Dubberly gets back to half guard.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep. Stonk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dubberly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB2#
Dubberly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stonk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dubberly being controlled here, momentarily.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Stonk tries to pass.
Dubberly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stonk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stonk (5) vs (10) Dubberly
Stonk has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Dubberly advances to half guard.
Stonk is refusing to be controlled, as Dubberly sits in half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Dubberly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stonk has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dubberly wants to work for an arm triangle but Stonk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dubberly is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stonk as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dubberly has gone for a leg lock! Stonk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dubberly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stonk (7) vs (10) Dubberly
Stonk's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Stonk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Stonk sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Stonk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dubberly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stonk is one step ahead there.
Stonk controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dubberly looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stonk has picked Dubberly up and slammed him! Dubberly can't keep hold of the triangle and Stonk manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (10) vs (10) Dubberly#T9#
Dubberly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stonk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dubberly's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Dubberly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stonk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dubberly struggling a bit here.
Dubberly seems a little lost for a moment, as Stonk dominates the positioning.#T10#
Dubberly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stonk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stonk controls the position.
Stonk is looking to take a break and control but Dubberly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dubberly looking for a sweep but Stonk has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stonk (12) vs (10) Dubberly
Dubberly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dubberly sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dubberly manages to get to full guard.
Stonk postures up.
#T11#
Dubberly wants to sweep here but Stonk controlling him for the moment.
Stonk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stonk preventing the sweep.
Dubberly is trying to hold Stonk in close to prevent damage but Stonk has managed to pass into half guard.
Dubberly wants to get back to full guard but Stonk has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (15) vs (10) Dubberly
Stonk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dubberly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stonk prevents Dubberly from improving his position.#T12#
Stonk passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (18) vs (10) Dubberly
Stonk controls the position.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep.
Dubberly is still trying to improve position.
Dubberly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stonk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stonk (20) vs (10) Dubberly
Stonk controlling from the full mount.
Dubberly is trying to escape the mount.
Dubberly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13#
Stonk content just to control the position here.
Dubberly is trying to reverse the position but instead Stonk has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Stonk (23) vs (10) Dubberly
Stonk has the hooks in. Dubberly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dubberly keeps trying to improve his position.
Dubberly trying to control but not successfully.
Stonk controls the action.#T14#
Stonk keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
Stonk controls the position.
Stonk keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Stonk.
Stonk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stonk takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
An out of breath Stinky Stonk 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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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sauvage Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Thibodeaux gets caught flat footed, as Dubberly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux is controlling Dubberly's posture.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dubberly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Dubberly passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura but Thibodeaux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dubberly to get the leverage.
Thibodeaux is controlling Dubberly's trapped leg to prevent Dubberly from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Dubberly wants to free his trapped foot but Thibodeaux is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thibodeaux defends it well.
Thibodeaux has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB#
Dubberly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dubberly seems to be looking for submissions.
Dubberly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux has given up his back here. Will Dubberly look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (8) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish. #SUB#
Dubberly has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thibodeaux has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thibodeaux trying to control the hands but Dubberly won't let him.
Thibodeaux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Dubberly wants to finish this one by submission but Thibodeaux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dubberly.
Dubberly fails to advance to Thibodeaux's back.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thibodeaux tries to reverse the position but Dubberly maintains control.
Thibodeaux stops Dubberly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dubberly wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dubberly has hold of Thibodeaux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thibodeaux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Thibodeaux has given up his back here. Will Dubberly look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (11) vs (0) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Dubberly looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish. #SUB#
Dubberly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thibodeaux is defending well though. Dubberly let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Dubberly tightening his grip on Thibodeaux, looking for the choke.
Dubberly controlling well, preventing Thibodeaux from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Dubberly is looking for the choke from the back position but Thibodeaux is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Dubberly.
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Dubberly is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thibodeaux defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Dubberly looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dubberly has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thibodeaux has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Thibodeaux tries to break free.
#SUB#
Dubberly tightening his grip on Thibodeaux, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thibodeaux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dubberly. #T5#
Thibodeaux wants to control his opponent's hands but Dubberly gets his hands free. #SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Dubberly.
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for the choke from the back position but Thibodeaux is controlling his hands well.
Dubberly trying to control.#SUB#
Thibodeaux is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Dubberly.
Thibodeaux tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish.
Thibodeaux rolls, trying to escape but Dubberly keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Dubberly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Thibodeaux rolls, trying to escape but Dubberly keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dubberly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Dubberly looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dubberly is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thibodeaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Dubberly manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
I really don't envy Thibodeaux right now.
Dubberly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dubberly avoiding Thibodeaux 's attempts to control his hands.
Dubberly tries to keep control of the position but Thibodeaux is staying busy.
Dubberly is really struggling to control Thibodeaux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thibodeaux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Thibodeaux defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dubberly's arms.
Dubberly not allowing Thibodeaux to control his hands.
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Dubberly tries to get the hooks in deep but Thibodeaux pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Dubberly is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dubberly struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Dubberly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Thibodeaux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Dubberly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish.
Thibodeaux wants to control his opponent's hands but Dubberly gets his hands free. #SUB#
Thibodeaux defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dubberly's arms.
Dubberly not allowing Thibodeaux to control his hands. #T9#
Dubberly has the hooks in. Thibodeaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thibodeaux looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dubberly.
Thibodeaux trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Thibodeaux fending off the submission attempt from Dubberly. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking for a choke. Thibodeaux gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Thibodeaux manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (11) vs (2) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Dubberly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubberly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (13) vs (2) Thibodeaux#SUB2#
Dubberly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly is pushing down on Thibodeaux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thibodeaux is fighting to maintain full guard but Dubberly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dubberly wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Dubberly works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (16) vs (2) Thibodeaux
Dubberly looking to control but Thibodeaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thibodeaux stops Dubberly from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Thibodeaux is working to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux has given up his back here. Will Dubberly look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (19) vs (2) Thibodeaux#SUB#
Dubberly looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thibodeaux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thibodeaux for a finish. #SUB#
Thibodeaux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dubberly. #SUB#
Dubberly working for the choke. #T12#
Thibodeaux controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Dubberly keeps control of the position as Thibodeaux tries to break free.
Dubberly is not going to allow Thibodeaux to sit and survive in this position.
Thibodeaux is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Thibodeaux defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dubberly's arms.
Dubberly has the hooks in. Thibodeaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Dubberly has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thibodeaux! Can he survive? No! He's out! Dubberly gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubadub Dubberly!
Rubadub Dubberly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cold Hotman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dubberly darts in looking for a takedown but Hotman gets double underhooks and turns Dubberly into the cage.
Hotman wants to counter with a clinch but Dubberly pushes him away.
Dubberly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hotman.
Dubberly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hotman after a bit of a struggle.
Hotman stops a takedown attempt from Dubberly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubadub Dubberly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubberly looking for a takedown.
Dubberly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hotman after a bit of a struggle.
Dubberly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hotman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hotman can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hotman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dubberly fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dubberly is defended easily by Hotman.
Hotman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dubberly.
Dubberly darts in looking for a takedown but Hotman gets double underhooks and turns Dubberly into the cage.
Dubberly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotman is defending well.
Hotman prevents the takedown attempt.
Hotman is trying to drag Dubberly to the mat but Dubberly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dubberly gets underhooks to prevent Hotman's takedown attempt.
Hotman has Dubberly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dubberly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dubberly has Hotman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hotman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hotman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dubberly after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Dubberly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hotman is defending well.
Dubberly has Hotman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hotman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hotman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hotman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dubberly tries to score a body lock takedown but Hotman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hotman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hotman prevents the takedown attempt.
Hotman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hotman goes for a takedown attempt but Dubberly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hotman. No joy for Dubberly on that attempt. #TD#
Dubberly gets a double leg takedown into Hotman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Hotman#T3#
Dubberly is looking to advance position but Hotman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dubberly (2) vs (4) Hotman
Dubberly is desperately trying to improve his position but Hotman has a good base and remains in mount.
Dubberly is working hard here to advance position.
Hotman wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position but Hotman isn't that keen on the idea.
Dubberly is squirming around, avoiding Hotman's attempts to control the action.
Dubberly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dubberly is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Dubberly looking for submissions off his back.
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dubberly looking for subs off his back but Hotman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dubberly is controlling Hotman's trapped leg to prevent Hotman from advancing to side control.
Dubberly moves into full guard.
#T5#
Dubberly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hotman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (4) vs (4) Hotman#SUB#
Dubberly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dubberly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Hotman is keeping the position.
Dubberly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hotman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotman is trying to maintain the position but Dubberly is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dubberly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hotman is just riding it out for now. Dubberly eventually gives up the hold.
Dubberly moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (7) vs (4) Hotman#T6##SUB#
Dubberly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hotman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hotman prevents Dubberly from moving into mount.
Hotman wants to control but Dubberly postures up.#SUB#
Dubberly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubberly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hotman tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Dubberly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hotman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (9) vs (4) Hotman#SUB#
Dubberly has control of Hotman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hotman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hotman wants to hold on but Dubberly pushes him away.
Hotman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dubberly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dubberly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hotman has worked his arm free - good work by Hotman!
Dubberly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hotman is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Hotman is trying to control Dubberly's posture but Dubberly avoids it. #SUB#
Dubberly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hotman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hotman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Dubberly has hold of Hotman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hotman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dubberly cranks the arm and Hotman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hotman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rubadub Dubberly!
Rubadub Dubberly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rubadub Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Klaus Von Alkum!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Von Alkum instigates a clinch.
Von Alkum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dubberly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Von Alkum slaps away a takedown attempt from Dubberly, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Von Alkum rushes Dubberly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Alkum goes for a takedown attempt but Dubberly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dubberly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Von Alkum#T1#
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Alkum is keeping the position for now.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Von Alkum manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (2) Von Alkum
Dubberly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Von Alkum has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (2) vs (5) Von Alkum
Dubberly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dubberly is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Dubberly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Alkum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Dubberly actively working from the bottom here.
Dubberly gets full guard.
Dubberly is trying to control the position but Von Alkum postures up.
Von Alkum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Alkum is one step ahead there.
Dubberly trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly controlling the position.#T3#
Von Alkum controls from within his opponent's guard.
Von Alkum tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubberly is retaining full guard.
Dubberly looking for a sweep. Not yet Dubberly, not yet. #SUB#
Dubberly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dubberly is breathing heavily.
Dubberly keeping full guard, as Von Alkum tries to pass. #T4#
Von Alkum is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Alkum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Dubberly isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Von Alkum stacks Dubberly on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Von Alkum! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (2) vs (8) Von Alkum
Dubberly is looking for a sweep.#T5#
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dubberly seems a little lost for a moment, as Von Alkum dominates the positioning.#T6#
Dubberly manages to get back to half guard.
Von Alkum is taking a breather. Dubberly 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.#T7#
Dubberly wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dubberly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Alkum is aware though and is defending well.
Von Alkum preventing the sweep.
Dubberly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Alkum controls the pace.
Dubberly looking to control.
Von Alkum controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dubberly looking for a guillotine here but Von Alkum defends easily.
Von Alkum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Dubberly wants to sweep here but Von Alkum controlling him for the moment.
Von Alkum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Von Alkum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Alkum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dubberly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Dubberly being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dubberly throws his legs up looking for a submission but Von Alkum uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (2) vs (11) Von Alkum
Von Alkum slows the pace down.
More stalling from Von Alkum.#T10#
Von Alkum with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Dubberly is trying to get back to half guard.
Dubberly seems a little lost for a moment, as Von Alkum dominates the positioning.
Dubberly is looking to reverse the position.
Von Alkum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Dubberly is trying to control Von Alkum's posture but Von Alkum avoids it.
Von Alkum content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dubberly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Von Alkum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Von Alkum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dubberly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dubberly trying to control the position.
Dubberly being controlled here, momentarily.
Dubberly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Alkum is one step ahead there.
Von Alkum 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. #T13#
Dubberly controls Von Alkum momentarily but Von Alkum frees himself.
Dubberly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Alkum wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dubberly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Alkum defends it easily.
Dubberly looking for a sweep. Not yet Dubberly, not yet. #T14#
Von Alkum slips nicely into half guard.
Von Alkum controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Alkum wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Klaus Von Alkum 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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