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SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig PBP Commentary |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siberian has a takedown stuffed.
Carrington has a takedown stuffed.
Siberian stuffs the takedown attempt from Carrington. Carrington gets slowly back to his feet.
Siberian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carrington but Carrington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Siberian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Siberian wants it to stay on the feet.
Ninja Siberian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Carrington.
Siberian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carrington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siberian (4) vs (0) Carrington
Siberian is trying to get an arm triangle but Carrington is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrington tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siberian swings around for an armbar but Carrington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Siberian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (4) vs (2) Carrington
Siberian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Siberian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Siberian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siberian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carrington defends well.
Carrington is stalling in the full guard.
Carrington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carrington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom.
Carrington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siberian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siberian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrington is one step ahead there.
Carrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siberian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (6) vs (2) Carrington
Siberian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carrington dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (6) vs (4) Carrington
Siberian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carrington controls the pace.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom.
Carrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siberian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington is pushing down on Siberian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siberian is fighting to maintain full guard but Carrington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Siberian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carrington pulls his head out easily.
Siberian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carrington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carrington's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (10) vs (4) Carrington
Carrington tries to escape the position.
Carrington showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siberian not allowing Carrington to control his hands.
Siberian looking for the RNC.
Carrington tries to escape but Siberian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siberian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've been informed that Carrington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Siberian 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, Carrington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siberian looking to hold on to the position here but Carrington rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Siberian from controlling successfully.
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carrington 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: Siberian (10) vs (6) Carrington
Siberian moves into full guard.
Siberian has his foot on Carrington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrington works his way back into a safe position though.
Carrington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siberian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siberian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carrington has managed to get both his arms back between Siberian's legs - danger averted.
Siberian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siberian being controlled here, momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carrington wants to control but Siberian is keeping him busy.
Carrington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siberian defends it well.
Carrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Siberian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siberian trying to control from the bottom.
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siberian wants to improve his position but Carrington is controlling well.
Carrington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siberian sees it coming and defends easily.
Carrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carrington is looking to take a break and control but Siberian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrington prevents Siberian from improving his position.
Siberian is working hard here to advance position.
Carrington seems to be looking for submissions.
Carrington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Siberian works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Siberian is retaining full guard.
Carrington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siberian keeping full guard, as Carrington tries to pass.
Siberian wants to sweep here but Carrington controlling him for the moment.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom.
Siberian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siberian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carrington has picked Siberian up and slammed him! Siberian can't keep hold of the triangle and Carrington manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (10) vs (9) Carrington
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siberian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carrington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carrington tries for a kimura but Siberian is defending well.
Siberian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (12) vs (9) Carrington
Carrington tries to get to full guard but Siberian has control of the leg.
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
Siberian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siberian 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 battling for position here. Carrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siberian is aware though and is defending well.
Carrington controls Siberian momentarily but Siberian frees himself.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Siberian from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carrington pulls Siberian in close to prevent any damage.
Carrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrington working for a triangle but Siberian defends it easily.
Carrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siberian defends well.
Carrington looks winded!
Carrington pulls Siberian in to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Siberian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrington can't keep his opponent in guard - Siberian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siberian is working away from the top position though.
Siberian is working for a submission of some sort.
Siberian prevents Carrington from improving his position.
Siberian is working for a kimura but Carrington is defending it quite comfortably.
Carrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Siberian.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siberian pulls his head out easily.
Siberian wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Carrington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian postures up.
Carrington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
Siberian is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer.
Carrington wants to control but Siberian is keeping busy.
Siberian is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Carrington to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siberian trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siberian takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A victorious Ninja Siberian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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