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SSG 439 Hall vs Karelin 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 40 wins and 33 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Majere defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makarov.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Majere sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Majere has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Majere feints and as Makarov raises his hands in defense, Majere changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Makarov
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Makarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Majere postures up.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Majere won't allow Makarov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makarov is pulling down on Majere's head. It's preventing any offense from Majere, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Makarov.
Makarov managing to control the position.
Makarov is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makarov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Makarov trying to control the position.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov is still trying to improve position.
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Makarov working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
Makarov seems keen to control Majere's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makarov keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Makarov is trying to keep Majere in close.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makarov trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarov is retaining full guard.
Majere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Majere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makarov's guard.
Makarov wants to improve his position but Majere is controlling well.
Makarov keeps trying to improve his position.
Majere with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makarov wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Majere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (0) Makarov
Majere controlling his opponent.
Majere fails to move to back control.
Makarov regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Makarov is defending well.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Majere with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Majere jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (8) vs (0) Makarov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere slows the pace down.
Makarov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Majere controlling the position from side mount.
Majere working away.
Makarov is being controlled here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Makarov tries to bench press Majere off him but Majere keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov seems a little lost for a moment, as Majere dominates the positioning.
Majere working away.
Majere content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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