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SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Sershurrapal can't get the takedown.
Reed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal being controlled here, momentarily.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reed defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed content to stall in guard here.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is pushing down on Sershurrapal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sershurrapal is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reed stalling away here and it's allowed Sershurrapal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Sershurrapal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Sershurrapal
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (5) Sershurrapal
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.
Reed is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reed prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Reed trying to control the pace.
Sershurrapal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Reed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (7) vs (5) Sershurrapal
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reed controlling his opponent.
Sershurrapal tries to reverse the position but Reed maintains control.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sershurrapal is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Sershurrapal has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Reed's lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (10) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Sershurrapal gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it.
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Reed wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Reed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sershurrapal! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (13) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal 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.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sershurrapal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sershurrapal looking for subs from the bottom but Reed mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (16) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely.
Reed looking to isolate an arm here. Sershurrapal doesn't see it coming and as Reed extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed 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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