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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makarov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Makarov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Makarov
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn being controlled for a moment.
Penn keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Makarov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (0) vs (6) Makarov
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Makarov not doing much here.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is taking a breather. Penn 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.
Penn wants to sweep but Makarov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (9) Makarov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to bench press Makarov off him but Makarov keeps the position.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makarov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (9) Makarov
Makarov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Penn is hanging on to Makarov's back as he tries to escape.
Makarov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Makarov rolls, trying to escape but Penn keeps control of the position.
Makarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoiding Makarov 's attempts to control his hands.
Makarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Makarov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Penn.
Penn is not going to allow Makarov to sit and survive in this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makarov rolls, trying to escape but Penn keeps control of the position.
Penn controlling from the back.
Makarov tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
What can Makarov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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 breaks Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (11) Makarov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control the position here.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn has his foot on Makarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makarov works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (11) Makarov
Makarov has Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov has control of Penn's left arm, preventing Penn from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (13) Makarov
Makarov stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
Makarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
Makarov content to stall in guard here.
Penn has control of Makarov's left arm, preventing Makarov from doing any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn is really struggling to control Makarov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makarov won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn has control of Makarov's left arm, preventing Makarov from doing any damage.
Penn continues to stall.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Makarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 13 to 6.
An out of breath Sergey Makarov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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