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SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozymandias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makarov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias pulls Makarov in to control the position.
Ozymandias trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
Makarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozymandias 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.
Makarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ozymandias is controlling Makarov's posture.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Makarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (2) Ozymandias
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ozymandias won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Ozymandias being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias stands and throws Makarov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
Makarov tries to buck Ozymandias off but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias controlling the position from side mount.
Makarov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makarov tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Makarov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias prevents Makarov from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is trying is best to control the position here.
Ozymandias wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Makarov trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias is trying to control. Makarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ozymandias wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy.
Makarov tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Makarov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Makarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makarov.
Ozymandias postures up.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makarov pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ozymandias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Makarov tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makarov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Makarov gets full guard.
Makarov looking to control.
Makarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ozymandias prevents Makarov from improving his position.
Makarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makarov.
Makarov is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makarov has control of Ozymandias's left arm, preventing Ozymandias from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makarov controlling Ozymandias's posture.
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (4) vs (5) Ozymandias
Makarov pushing down on Ozymandias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makarov is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makarov prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makarov stands and throws Ozymandias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (7) vs (5) Ozymandias
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makarov working away.
Makarov wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Makarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makarov is looking for a kimura but Ozymandias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makarov to get the leverage.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias controlling the position well.
Ozymandias trying to control but Makarov postures up.
That's thirteen 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 prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.
Makarov is taking a breather. Ozymandias 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ozymandias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Sergey Makarov retains his heavyweight title!
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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