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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Sergeant and dj Johnson. dj Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Sergeant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; dj Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sergeant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sergeant (2) vs (0) Johnson
Sergeant has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sergeant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sergeant (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Sergeant is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Sergeant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Sergeant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sergeant manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Sergeant's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergeant has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson pushing down on Sergeant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Sergeant is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Sergeant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Sergeant is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson prevents Sergeant from improving his position.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Sergeant is working away.
Sergeant is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Amsterdam Boxing Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Sergeant takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Sergeant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sergeant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sergeant has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sergeant (4) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson keeping full guard, as Sergeant tries to pass.
Sergeant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sergeant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sergeant trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Sergeant passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Sergeant keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant controlling the pace.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Sergeant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Sergeant trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sergeant seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sergeant being controlled here momentarily.
Sergeant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Sergeant momentarily but Sergeant frees himself.
Sergeant content to stall in guard here.
Sergeant is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sergeant tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sergeant has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). dj Johnson! |
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