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CWC 316 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
McCain jumps guard.
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) McCain
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain prevents Johnson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets full guard.
McCain advances to half guard.
McCain 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 McCain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LET Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McCain wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain stalling.
McCain passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain controlling his opponent.
McCain forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (8) McCain
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Johnson can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for McCain.
McCain 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.
Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but McCain has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. McCain Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! McCain displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McCain!
John McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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