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CWC 387 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Makarov scores with a takedown into Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Doe
Doe is looking to sweep but instead, Makarov has passed into half guard.
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makarov wants to advance to full mount but Doe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Makarov looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (2) Doe
Makarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makarov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (5) Doe
I've been told that Doe has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Makarov is letting Doe control him for a moment.
Makarov is looking to regain half guard here but Doe keeps moving and retains side control.
Doe just content to control the position.
Makarov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makarov keeps working.
Makarov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doe's best efforts.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov'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.
Makarov manages to get to full guard.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov seems keen to control Doe's posture.
Makarov 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: Makarov (4) vs (5) Doe
Doe is controlling Makarov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Makarov content to control rather than advance.
Doe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doe is trying is best to control the position here.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doe is pressing down on Makarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makarov stays in close to Doe's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is trying to control. Doe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makarov wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position.
Doe controlling the position for now.
Makarov trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Makarov not doing much here.
Makarov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (5) Doe
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Doe 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: Makarov (7) vs (7) Doe
Makarov pulls Doe in close to his closed guard and prevents Doe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Doe postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Makarov looking to control.
Makarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (9) vs (7) Doe
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Doe being controlled here, momentarily.
Doe trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Doe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makarov won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Makarov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov 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.
Doe pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Doe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (9) vs (9) Doe
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Doe looking to sit in guard and control but Makarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (11) vs (9) Doe
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
Makarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A victorious Sergey Makarov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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