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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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.
Experiment lV clinches.
Experiment lV pulls guard successfully.
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.
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.
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 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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
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.
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?
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Experiment lV is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Experiment lV.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Experiment lV is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Experiment lV is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Experiment lV is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment lV won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
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
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.
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.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Experiment lV is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Experiment lV looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
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.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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