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SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus 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 18 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Maximus fails with the takedown.
Sergey Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Maximus.
Makarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Maximus
Maximus won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
Maximus manages to get to full guard.
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 wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov preventing the sweep.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Makarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus has his hands on Makarov's head, controlling the position.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Maximus has Makarov pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov passes Maximus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maximus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (2) vs (4) Maximus
Maximus 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 Maximus manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
More stalling from Maximus.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maximus controls the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus controlling from the back.
Makarov wants to escape the position.
Makarov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus looking to hold on to the position here but Makarov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus is fighting to break Makarov's control of his arms but Makarov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Makarov managing to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
Maximus postures up.
Makarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Makarov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Makarov is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is fighting to break Makarov's control of his arms but Makarov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Maximus won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Maximus content to stall in guard here.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus passes Makarov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Maximus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Makarov wants to get back to full guard.
Makarov won't allow Maximus to pass to mount.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus is aware though and is defending well.
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus stands and throws Makarov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (7) Maximus
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling the position from side mount.
Makarov is trying to improve his position.
Makarov is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov manages to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov wants to get back to full guard.
Makarov wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is trying to control. Makarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (2) vs (10) Maximus
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 10 to 2.
Alexander Maximus is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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