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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 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 26 wins and 11 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makarov but Makarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arby to the mat! Arby manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Arby
Makarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arby is pulling down on Makarov's head. It's preventing any offense from Makarov, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arby keeping full guard, as Makarov tries to pass.
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makarov is pushing down on Arby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arby is fighting to maintain full guard but Makarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arby is trying to maintain the position but Makarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Makarov content to control rather than advance.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arby for as long as he can get away with.
Arby tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makarov forces his way into half guard.
Arby wants to control the action here but instead Makarov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (0) Arby
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is trying to take his opponent's back.
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.
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arby is working to get back to half guard.
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Arby is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arby is desperately trying to improve his position but Makarov has a good base and remains in mount.
Arby is controlling an arm, preventing Makarov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Arby tries to hold on but Makarov postures up.
Arby is working to get back to half guard.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Makarov wants to control the pace but Arby is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Makarov takes Arby's back. Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (8) vs (0) Arby
Makarov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov continues to stall.
Makarov has the hooks in. Arby is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arby wants to control his opponent's hands but Makarov gets his hands free.
Makarov is riding his opponent, not letting Arby buck him off.
Makarov has his arm under Arby's chin here. Game over son! Makarov squeezes tightly and Arby is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Makarov!
Sergey Makarov is the new heavyweight champion!
Sergey Makarov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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