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SSG 430 Banner vs Hall 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 15 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marston sprawls well. Marston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Makarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marston circles away.
Marston tries to counter with a takedown but Makarov is quick to defend against it.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marston tries to counter with a takedown but Makarov is quick to defend against it.
Jim Marston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Makarov.
Marston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marston wants it to stay on the feet.
Makarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Marston tries to counter with a takedown but Makarov is quick to defend against it.
Makarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston counters with a single leg into guard. Makarov didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Makarov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov can't keep his opponent in guard - Marston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Makarov is defending well.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makarov sees it coming and defends easily.
Marston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (5) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov is working to get back to half guard.
Makarov stops Marston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Marston (8) vs (0) Makarov
Marston is riding his opponent, not letting Makarov buck him off.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Will Marston go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston tries to get the hooks in deep but Makarov pushed the leg off.
Marston looking to break Makarov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Makarov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marston will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Makarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Makarov can't escape the position.
Marston looking to hold on to the position here but Makarov rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Makarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston is fighting to break Makarov's control of his arms but Makarov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Makarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Marston postures up.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Marston controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marston postures up.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
Marston wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Makarov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov is pulling down on Marston's head to control his posture.
Marston trying to move into half guard but instead Makarov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (8) vs (2) Makarov
Makarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Makarov has picked Marston up and slammed him! Marston can't keep hold of the triangle and Makarov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (8) vs (5) Makarov
Marston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Makarov trying to advance position but Marston counters by regaining guard.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marston wants to hit a sweep here but Makarov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marston there! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (8) vs (8) Makarov
Marston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Marston can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Makarov is taking a breather. Marston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Makarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Marston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marston is looking to control Makarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?
Marston is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Makarov is taking a breather. Marston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marston trying to control from the bottom.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg.
Marston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marston.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Makarov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarov is one step ahead there.
Marston working a defensive guard but Makarov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (8) vs (11) Makarov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controls the position from side control.
Marston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makarov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (12) vs (11) Makarov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marston patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Makarov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Marston.
Makarov trying to control the hands but Marston won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
A determined Jim Marston didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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