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SSG 327 Maximus vs Majere 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 18 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov is trying to improve his position.
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.
Hlervu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Makarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makarov prevents Hlervu from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Hlervu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makarov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov is looking for a sweep.
Hlervu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makarov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hlervu's guard! Nice work there by Makarov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (4) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov keeps trying to improve his position.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Makarov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hlervu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu looking for subs off his back but Makarov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Makarov is taking a breather. Hlervu 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hlervu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makarov.
Makarov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (4) vs (5) Makarov
Makarov wants to take his opponent's back but instead Hlervu manages to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hlervu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makarov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hlervu's thigh. Hlervu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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.
Hlervu 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: Hlervu (6) vs (5) Makarov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controlling Hlervu's posture.
Hlervu pushes down on Makarov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura but Makarov is defending well.
Makarov is trying is best to control the position here.
Hlervu is just content to waste time from the top position. Makarov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Makarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hlervu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (6) vs (7) Makarov
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makarov advances to half guard.
Makarov is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
Hlervu is trying to control but Makarov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (6) vs (10) Makarov
Hlervu tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov looking to control but Hlervu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makarov content just to control the position here.
Hlervu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Makarov wants to control the pace but Hlervu is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makarov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (6) vs (13) Makarov
What can Hlervu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Makarov tries to keep control of the position but Hlervu is staying busy.
Makarov controls the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu is trying to break free.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu staying busy and making it hard for Makarov to control.
Makarov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hlervu is defending well though. Makarov let's go of the attempt for now.
Hlervu turns into Makarov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (13) Makarov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hlervu being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 13 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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