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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 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 23 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dodge Schotel! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Nice takedown defense from Makarov. No joy for Schotel on that attempt. Schotel shoots in for a takedown but Makarov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Schotel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schotel! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (4) vs (0) Schotel Sergey Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel. A lull in the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schotel for as long as he can get away with. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Makarov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Schotel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makarov (6) vs (0) Schotel Makarov controlling his opponent. Makarov continues to stall.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Schotel tries to get back to half guard but can't. Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully. Schotel holds of for dear life.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Makarov content just to control the position here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Makarov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schotel is holding on tight.
Makarov content just to control the position here. 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. Schotel is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action. Makarov content just to control the position here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/5.gif) That's five minutes gone in the round. Schotel tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Makarov controlling the pace for now. Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/6.gif) That's six minutes gone in the round. Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Makarov looking to control but Schotel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Schotel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/7.gif) That's seven minutes gone in the round. Schotel is looking to get to half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/8.gif) That's eight minutes gone in the round. Schotel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Makarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Schotel is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Makarov content to control rather than advance. Schotel tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/9.gif) That's nine minutes gone in the round. Schotel is staying active underneath Makarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Makarov controlling the action here. More hug and hope from Makarov.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/10.gif) That's ten minutes gone in the round. Schotel trying to control but Makarov postures up.
Makarov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (9) vs (0) Schotel Schotel is looking to improve his position but Makarov isn't that keen on the idea. Makarov looking to control but Schotel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/11.gif) That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Makarov tries to control but Schotel wriggling away. Makarov content just to control the position here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/12.gif) That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Schotel is trying desperately to improve position. Schotel tries to hold on but Makarov postures up. Makarov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schotel is looking to escape. Makarov controlling the pace for now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/13.gif) That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Makarov wants to take Schotel's back here but Schotel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Makarov controlling from mount.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/14.gif) That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Makarov avoids the attempt from Schotel to control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Makarov looking to control but Schotel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Schotel is controlling an arm, preventing Makarov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Schotel is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Makarov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (12) vs (0) Schotel
And that's the end of the fight! Makarov takes the fight on points by 12 to 0. Sergey Makarov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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