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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Davido Monto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kersikov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. Monto is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in Monto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monto (0) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Monto looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov stalling. #T1#
Monto tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Monto (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Monto can't escape the position.
Monto is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Monto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov prevents Monto from getting the reversal.
Monto manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Monto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kersikov passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Monto (0) vs (8) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Monto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kersikov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kersikov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Monto has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bogdan Kersikov!
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leighton (0) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leighton (0) vs (6) Nickal
Leighton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (0) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal has the hooks in. Leighton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nickal biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton tries to break free.
#T1#
Leighton is working hard here to advance position.
Leighton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Leighton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (9) Nickal#SUB#
Leighton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nickal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (11) Nickal#SUB#
Leighton looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nickal controlling the action here. #T2#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
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.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Leighton is defending the position.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Nickal wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it. #SUB#
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now. #SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leighton looking for subs from the bottom but Nickal mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (2) vs (14) Nickal#T5#
Nickal looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leighton is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (2) vs (17) Nickal
Leighton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nickal.
#T6#
Nickal has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Leighton's body.
Let's hope that Nickal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Leighton from escaping the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Nickal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Nickal looking to break Leighton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Leighton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nickal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leighton tries to break free.
Leighton is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Leighton defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (4) vs (17) Nickal#T8##SUB#
Leighton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (4) vs (19) Nickal#SUB#
Leighton has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leighton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9##SUB#
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leighton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nickal escapes and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (4) vs (22) Nickal
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working. #T11#
Leighton is being controlled here.
Leighton is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Leighton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Nickal looking to control but instead Leighton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it. #SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Leighton defends it.
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (4) vs (25) Nickal
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal wants to take Leighton's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leighton is looking to escape.
Leighton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 25 to 4.
A very excited looking Bo Nickal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Aurelius Augustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Augustus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Augustus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hanagan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Hanagan has Augustus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanagan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Augustus tumbling to the mat - Hanagan dives into Augustus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Augustus.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Hanagan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but Hanagan is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Augustus working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Augustus controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Augustus controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself. #T2#
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.
Augustus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan is pushing down on Augustus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Augustus is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Augustus wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Augustus tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Augustus wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augustus is positioning himself well to prevent Hanagan advancing to mount.
Augustus is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?
Hanagan content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Augustus 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.#T5#
Hanagan wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Augustus is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan prevents Augustus from improving his position.#T6#
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hanagan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Augustus is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan is thwarting Augustus's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augustus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Augustus wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Augustus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Augustus manages to get to full guard.
Augustus has control of Hanagan's left arm, preventing Hanagan from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Hanagan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Augustus looking to control.
#T9#
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (0) vs (5) Hanagan
Augustus prevents Hanagan from improving position.
Augustus trying to remain calm as Hanagan controls from the top position.
Augustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanagan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hanagan controls the position from side control.
Hanagan wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Augustus can't do much from the bottom here.
Augustus stops Hanagan from passing to mount.
Hanagan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (0) vs (7) Hanagan
Augustus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Hanagan content just to control the position here.
Hanagan looking to control but Augustus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanagan is looking to work his way around to Augustus's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Augustus tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan wants to take Augustus's back but he can't do it this time.
Augustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan content just to control the position here. #T12#
Augustus is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Augustus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan takes Augustus's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Augustus is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (0) vs (10) Hanagan
Augustus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Hanagan wants to take a breather but Augustus is having none of it.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Augustus is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?
Augustus wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
#T14#
Hanagan is thwarting Augustus's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Augustus is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augustus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanagan stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Charley Hanagan, 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.
The defeated Aurelius Augustus had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL2#
Experiment lV clinches. #TD2#
Experiment lV pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Experiment lV working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Experiment lV has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Experiment lV has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Experiment lV has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Experiment lV. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (3) vs (0) Experiment lV
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Experiment lV tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#T1#
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment lV keeps working.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep.
Experiment lV is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (3) vs (4) Experiment lV#SUB2#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Experiment lV.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment lV gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control.
Johnson's coaches at Far-Q Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Experiment lV working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Experiment lV on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Experiment lV is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Experiment lV from advancing position. #T2##SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Experiment lV. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Experiment lV seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Experiment lV moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (3) vs (7) Experiment lV
Experiment lV trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #SUB2#
Experiment lV tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Experiment lV has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Experiment lV postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Experiment lV.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Experiment lV is controlling well.
#T5#
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Experiment lV is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Experiment lV.
Johnson wants to control but Experiment lV is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Johnson is not content to let Experiment lV control the position.
Experiment lV is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (7) vs (7) Experiment lV
Johnson working away.
Experiment lV is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment lV won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.
Experiment lV is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (7) vs (11) Experiment lV#SUB2#
Experiment lV is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Johnson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking for a rear naked choke here but Johnson reverses the position brilliantly into Experiment lV's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (11) Experiment lV
Johnson stays in close to Experiment lV's body and controls the position. #T8##SUB2#
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Experiment lV has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Experiment lV looking to control.
Johnson stands and throws Experiment lV's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (12) vs (11) Experiment lV#T9#
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep.
Experiment lV is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment lV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Johnson prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Experiment lV wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is thwarting Experiment lV's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is pressing down on Experiment lV's thigh, looking to free his foot. Experiment lV is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Experiment lV looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Experiment lV has managed to free his arm - good work.
Experiment lV tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Experiment lV trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB2#
Experiment lV is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Experiment lV gets full guard.#SUB2#
Experiment lV is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment lV is retaining full guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Experiment lV has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Experiment lV's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Experiment lV can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson 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. #SUB2#
Experiment lV throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Experiment lV's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (15) vs (11) Experiment lV
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14#
Experiment lV tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control the action but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Experiment lV struggling a bit here.
Experiment lV is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Experiment lV gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Our winner, Manny Johnson, 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.
The defeated Finnish Experiment lV had this to say: 'This was my last fight. As my skills are declining I will focus in future to spar my brothers in the art of grappling.'. |
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