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SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker 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 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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