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CWC 358 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 16 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Makarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Zulu tries to sprawl out of it but Makarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zulu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zulu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zulu moves into the clinch.
Zulu is looking for a takedown.
Makarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zulu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zulu leaves Makarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Makarov.
Zulu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zulu wants it to stay on the feet.
Zulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zulu tries to score a body lock takedown but Makarov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zulu wants the takedown. Makarov is fighting it off but Zulu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makarov's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov controls Zulu momentarily but Zulu frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu stays in close to Makarov's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Makarov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.
Zulu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Makarov trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov looking to pass the guard.
Zulu wants to sweep here but Makarov controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makarov looking to sit in guard and control but Zulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (4) vs (2) Makarov
Zulu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zulu won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makarov trying to keep a closed guard but Zulu is proving a slippery customer.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov is looking for a triangle here but Zulu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (7) vs (2) Makarov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is looking for a sweep.
Zulu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zulu happy to just control the position for now.
Zulu trying to control the action but Makarov is working from the bottom.
Makarov tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zulu takes a little break here. Makarov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Makarov is looking to reverse the position.
Zulu is staying tight to Makarov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zulu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Makarov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (9) vs (2) Makarov
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zulu prevents Makarov from getting the reversal.
Zulu wants to control the pace but Makarov is squirming around nicely.
Zulu wants to control the action but instead Makarov gets a body lock and reverses into Zulu's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (9) vs (4) Makarov
Makarov has gone for a leg lock! Zulu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Makarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (11) vs (4) Makarov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
Zulu is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zulu defends well.
Makarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zulu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Makarov is tightening it up a little... Zulu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zulu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zulu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Makarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergey Makarov!
Sergey Makarov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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