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SSG 336 Solo vs Finn 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 28 wins and 13 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makarov (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Makarov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Farquharson is trying to control the position but Makarov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson wants to hit a sweep here but Makarov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Farquharson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (5) vs (0) Farquharson
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Farquharson stops Makarov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Farquharson is trying to escape the mount.
Farquharson wants to control but Makarov is having none of it.
Farquharson holds of for dear life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controlling the pace for now.
Makarov prevents Farquharson from getting the reversal.
Farquharson keeps trying to improve his position.
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farquharson tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Makarov (8) vs (0) Farquharson
Makarov biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Farquharson tries to break free.
Makarov avoiding Farquharson 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
Farquharson tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Farquharson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson tries to roll but Makarov sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Makarov avoiding Farquharson 's attempts to control his hands.
Farquharson tries to escape the position.
Farquharson wants to control his opponent's hands but Makarov gets his hands free.
Farquharson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Farquharson turns into Makarov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (8) vs (2) Farquharson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment.
Makarov is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makarov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (10) vs (2) Farquharson
Makarov trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
Farquharson can't keep his opponent in guard - Makarov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
Makarov not doing much here.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is looking to control Makarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farquharson avoid being mounted?
Makarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farquharson defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to mount his opponent but Farquharson defends it.
Well, if Makarov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Makarov is looking to advance position but Farquharson won't allow it.
Makarov stalling.
Farquharson won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Farquharson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makarov trying to control the pace.
Makarov prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Farquharson 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: Makarov (10) vs (6) Farquharson
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Makarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Farquharson wants to control the position but Makarov frees himself and scrambles - Farquharson manages to regain control in side control.
Farquharson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Makarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov tries to improve position but can't.
Makarov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Farquharson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makarov won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is holding on to half guard well.
Farquharson prevents Makarov from improving his position.
Farquharson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makarov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Sergey Makarov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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