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SSG 226 Johnson vs Itinya PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bremner clinches up with Flenderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Bremner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bremner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner'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.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
Flenderson is stalling in the full guard.
Flenderson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flenderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flenderson won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flenderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Flenderson pushes his legs off easily.
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flenderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson looking to pass the guard.
Bremner looking to control.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Flenderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flenderson defends well.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
Bremner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flenderson stacks Bremner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flenderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (3) Flenderson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bremner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flenderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bremner tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
Bremner trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Flenderson is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.
Flenderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Flenderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (6) Flenderson
Bremner is desperately trying to improve his position but Flenderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bremner working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bremner tries to hold on but Flenderson pushes him away.
Bremner regains half guard.
Bremner won't allow Flenderson to pass to mount.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner is not content to let Flenderson control the position.
Bremner tries to roll over but Flenderson keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is refusing to be controlled, as Flenderson sits in half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bremner trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Flenderson has control of the leg.
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bremner keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass.
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flenderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremner looking for subs off his back but Flenderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Flenderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremner keeps working.
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but Bremner defending well.
Bremner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flenderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bremner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flenderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (6) Flenderson
Bremner trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson working a defensive guard here.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flenderson trying to keep a closed guard but Bremner is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Flenderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner is working for a kimura but Flenderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Flenderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bremner passes Flenderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bremner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flenderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (6) Flenderson
Bremner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bremner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bremner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flenderson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (5) vs (8) Flenderson
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (11) Flenderson
Bremner tries to buck Flenderson off but Flenderson is having none of it.
Bremner prevents Flenderson from improving position.
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Bremner is not content to let Flenderson control the position.
Flenderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner tries to bench press Flenderson off him but Flenderson keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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