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CWC 385 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macker won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Helvig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
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
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Helvig working a defensive guard here.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macker defends well.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Helvig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Helvig regains half guard.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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