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TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roger Galvao!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galvao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johns is trying to defend but Galvao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johns (0) vs (2) Galvao
Galvao controlling the pace.
Galvao seems to be looking for submissions.
Johns controlling the position for now.
Galvao is working for a kimura but Johns is defending it quite comfortably.
Johns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.
Johns has his hands on Galvao's head, controlling the position.
Galvao preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns managing to control the position.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns has Galvao pulled in close to control his posture.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns seems keen to control Galvao's posture.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Galvao passes Johns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galvao prevents Johns from improving his position.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Galvao has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (0) vs (5) Galvao
Galvao goes for an armbar but Johns turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (2) vs (5) Galvao
Johns passes into half guard.
Johns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galvao! Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (5) vs (5) Galvao
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johns.
Johns takes Galvao's back. Score +3 for taking back: Johns (8) vs (5) Galvao
Galvao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Galvao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Galvao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johns gets his way!
I would not like to be Galvao right now.
Galvao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to escape the position.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Johns won't let him.
Galvao tries to escape the position.
Johns looking for the RNC.
Johns is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Galvao won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johns off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Johns! |
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