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SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Panda One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
One moves into the clinch.
One gets underhooks to prevent Makarov's takedown attempt.
One pulls guard successfully.
Makarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
One controlling Makarov's posture.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
One continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
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.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard.
Makarov controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
One is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
One might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makarov is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
One wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is refusing to be controlled, as Makarov sits in half guard.
One is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov moves into full mount! One won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (3) Makarov
Makarov wants to take One's back but he can't do it this time.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
One is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makarov controlling from mount.
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 moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: One (0) vs (6) Makarov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. One is defending well though. Makarov let's go of the attempt for now.
Makarov is persistently looking for the submission but One is defending it well.
Makarov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.
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 keeps control of the position as One tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. One defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
One defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makarov's arms.
Makarov wants to control but One manages to buck him off and is now in Makarov's guard! Nice work there by One! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: One (2) vs (6) Makarov
Makarov wants to hit a sweep here but One passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Makarov there! Score +3 for passing guard: One (5) vs (6) Makarov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makarov tries to lock up and control but One gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One wants to control the pace but Makarov is squirming around nicely.
Makarov tries to control One's body but One pushes him off. Makarov squirms to his side and now One has his back! Score +3 for taking back: One (8) vs (6) Makarov
One trying to control momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is really stuck here.
Makarov just trying to survive but One is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Makarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
One is not going to allow Makarov to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Makarov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
One wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov rolls, trying to escape but One keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Makarov just trying to survive but One is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Makarov can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
One is not going to allow Makarov to sit and survive in this position.
One has the hooks in. Makarov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Makarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
One controlling from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to control the action but One just sinks the hooks in.
One slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Makarov is trying to break free.
Makarov trying to control the position but One manages to sink in the hooks.
One just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
One is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
One doesn't have the hooks in and Makarov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: One (8) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makarov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makarov wins on points by 9 to 8.
After winning the bout, Sergey Makarov 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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