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SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu 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 20 wins and 10 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 15 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makarov swivels and escapes.
Makarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlervu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Makarov to the ground. Hlervu is now in Makarov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Makarov is trying to keep Hlervu in close.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Makarov.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Makarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hlervu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (2) Hlervu
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Makarov rolls with it to try and escape but Hlervu cranks on the arm and Makarov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu 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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