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SSG 393 Helvig vs Feet 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 36 wins and 28 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makarov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Majere wants a takedown.
Majere jumps guard and drags Makarov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Majere looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Makarov stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Majere controls Makarov momentarily but Makarov frees himself.
Makarov stays in close to Majere's body and controls the position.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Majere seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Makarov stacks Majere on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Makarov! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (0) vs (3) Makarov
Makarov working away.
Makarov is staying tight to Majere's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere tries to improve position but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Majere's face as Makarov controls the position.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping him busy.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Makarov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majere is trying to work for a sweep but Makarov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (0) vs (5) Makarov
Makarov is looking to work his way around to Majere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Majere tries to hold on but Makarov postures up.
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.
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.
Makarov takes Majere's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Majere is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Majere (0) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov has the hooks in. Majere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Majere tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Will Makarov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Majere trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Makarov trying to control momentarily.
Majere just trying to survive but Makarov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Majere knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Majere for a finish.
Makarov controlling from the back.
Makarov tries to get the hooks in deep but Majere pushed the leg off.
Makarov controls the action.
Makarov is not going to allow Majere to sit and survive in this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Majere tries to escape the position.
Makarov is persistently looking for the submission but Majere is defending it well.
Makarov wants to control but Majere manages to buck him off and is now in Makarov's guard! Nice work there by Majere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Makarov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Majere won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
Majere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makarov controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is pulling down on Majere's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 8 to 2.
Sergey Makarov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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