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SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helvig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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
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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