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SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makarov is looking to clinch but Majere is avoiding it.
Makarov tries to sprawl but Majere drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov manages to get to full guard.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Makarov is adopting a defensive guard.
Makarov 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.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere passes into half guard.
Majere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makarov is just riding it out for now. Majere eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere is looking to pass Makarov's guard but actually Makarov recovers to full guard.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov drops back looking for a leg! Majere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Majere manages to kick Makarov off! Makarov jumps back into Majere's guard.
Makarov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
Majere trying to control but Makarov postures up.
Majere is staying active underneath Makarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Majere working for submissions but it's allowed Makarov to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makarov trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
Majere wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov passes into side control, despite Majere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Makarov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majere is trying to get back to half guard.
Makarov is trying to get an arm triangle but Majere is defending well.
Makarov trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere stops Makarov from passing to mount.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to control for a moment but Majere uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Majere is working away.
Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Makarov 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.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Majere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makarov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
Majere tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makarov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Majere has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Makarov tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makarov fails to advance to Majere's back.
Makarov wants to control the pace but Majere is squirming around nicely.
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to finish this one by submission but Majere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Makarov.
Majere regains half guard.
Majere is staying active underneath Makarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Majere defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere keeping hold of Makarov's head, controlling as best he can.
Majere tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Majere is looking to improve his position.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Majere manages to get to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere working a defensive guard but Makarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (11) Makarov
Makarov taking a break here but Majere is having none of it and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Sergey Makarov 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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