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SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 20 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus (4) vs (0) Makarov
Maximus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maximus taking a breather here.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Makarov denies him.
Makarov is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov prevents Maximus from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Makarov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (4) vs (4) Makarov
Maximus is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makarov avoiding Maximus 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to escape the position.
Makarov is riding his opponent, not letting Maximus buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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 has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Maximus's body.
Maximus tries to escape the position.
Makarov biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is really stuck here.
Maximus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maximus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Maximus is in bad spot here.
Maximus controlling Makarov 's hands.
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Makarov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is pressing down on Makarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus managing to control the position.
Makarov won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makarov being controlled here momentarily.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus 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: Maximus (6) vs (4) Makarov
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Makarov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (9) vs (4) Makarov
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Makarov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makarov being controlled for a moment.
Makarov is not content to let Maximus control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (9) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov is not going to allow Maximus to sit and survive in this position.
Makarov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maximus doesn't escape.
Maximus is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makarov controlling the positon.
Makarov controlling well, preventing Maximus from escaping the position.
Maximus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maximus tries to escape but Makarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarov doesn't have the hooks in and Maximus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Maximus trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makarov is controlling Maximus's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maximus 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.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (14) vs (8) Makarov
Makarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maximus wants to control but Makarov is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controls the position.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makarov for as long as he can get away with.
Makarov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Makarov is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makarov is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximus stalling.
Makarov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus is trying to control. Makarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Makarov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Makarov's thigh. Makarov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Alexander Maximus retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Alexander Maximus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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