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SSG 382 Ozymandias 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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnett is trying to defend but Makarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (0) vs (2) Makarov
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makarov in particular looking to stall.
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!
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Makarov stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makarov has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Makarov content to stall in guard here.
Barnett looking to control.
Makarov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makarov won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makarov slips nicely into half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
Makarov controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnett is trying to control Makarov's posture. Makarov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Barnett! Makarov is rotating here... this could be the end... Barnett is out! Makarov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Makarov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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