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SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu 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 14 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (0) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Majere defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Makarov 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.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makarov trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Majere is having none of it.
Makarov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (5) Makarov
You can see the frustration on Majere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majere can't do much from the bottom here.
Majere is not content to let Makarov control the position.
Makarov tries for a kimura but Majere is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makarov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (4) vs (5) Makarov
Majere wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Majere has the hooks in. Makarov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Makarov trying to control the position but Majere manages to sink in the hooks.
Majere is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to control his opponent's hands but Majere gets his hands free.
Majere keeps control of the position as Makarov tries to break free.
Makarov controlling Majere 's hands.
Majere doesn't have the hooks in and Makarov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (7) Makarov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Majere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makarov controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Majere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere is pulling down on Makarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Makarov, at least for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Makarov trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Makarov controlling from the top position.
Makarov pushes down on Majere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is taking a breather. Majere 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.
Majere is trying is best to control the position here.
Makarov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to control from Majere's half guard. Majere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Makarov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Majere manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (6) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Makarov seems keen to control Majere's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov has Majere pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov is continuing to stall.
Majere controlling from the top position.
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov pulls Majere in to control the position.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov is trying to keep Majere in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 7 to 6.
Sergey Makarov is the new heavyweight champion!
Sergey Makarov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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