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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Finals - 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 4 wins and 1 losses; Marshall Praust! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makarov clinches up with Praust and pushes him back against the cage.
Makarov has clasped his hands together around Praust's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Praust (0) vs (4) Makarov
Praust is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makarov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Praust wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Makarov controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust works his way to full guard. Good work.
Praust looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Praust regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makarov stays in close to Praust's body and controls the position.
Praust wants to sweep but no luck.
Praust is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Praust has an active guard here but Makarov has managed to pass into half guard.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Praust is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makarov controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is thwarting Praust's attempts to control the position.
Makarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Praust is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Praust works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Praust is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
Makarov is pushing down on Praust's leg trying to pass to half guard. Praust is fighting to maintain full guard but Makarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Praust knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Praust 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: Praust (4) vs (4) Makarov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praust wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov tries to break free.
Praust is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Makarov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Makarov trying to control the position but Praust manages to sink in the hooks.
Praust keeps control of the position as Makarov tries to break free.
Praust is trying to stick to Makarov's back but Makarov is turning into Praust. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Praust's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Makarov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Praust (4) vs (6) Makarov
Makarov is pushing down on Praust's leg trying to pass to half guard. Praust is fighting to maintain full guard but Makarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to control the pace.
Praust makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Praust.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Praust is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makarov defends well.
Praust has an active guard here but Makarov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Praust tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
Makarov moves into full mount! Praust won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Praust (4) vs (9) Makarov
Makarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Praust is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Praust gets back to half guard.
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!
Praust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Praust knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Praust is trying to control but can't.
Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Praust is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makarov stalling.
Praust moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Praust wants to control the position but Makarov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makarov slows the pace down in half guard.
Praust is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Praust trying to hold on to Makarov's head to control him but Makarov postures up.
Praust wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Praust controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Praust defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Praust is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makarov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Praust (4) vs (12) Makarov
Makarov taking a breather here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Praust tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Makarov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Praust (4) vs (14) Makarov
Makarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Praust is looking to get to half guard.
Praust tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Praust is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Praust keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makarov controlling from mount.
Praust tries to improve his position but Makarov has taken his back! Makarov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Praust tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Makarov pushes Praust away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Makarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Marshall Praust had this to say: 'No worries. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent has once again tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a 'No-Contest.''. |
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