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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Trevina Gunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunter sprawls well. Gunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gunter (4) vs (0) Johnson
Gunter is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (4) vs (2) Johnson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control the action but Gunter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gunter looking to control.
I've been told that Johnson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Johnson trying to control but Gunter is working from the bottom.
Gunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (6) vs (2) Johnson
Gunter trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Gunter tries to pass.
Gunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to keep Gunter in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson has Gunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Gunter stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (9) vs (2) Johnson
Gunter swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gunter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (9) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Gunter is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunter'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunter controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Gunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up.
Gunter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (9) vs (7) Johnson
Gunter is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position but Gunter is working away.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Gunter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (11) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson is not content to let Gunter control the position.
Gunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Gunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunter passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (14) vs (7) Johnson
Gunter controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson wants to control but Gunter is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (14) vs (9) Johnson
Gunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunter working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gunter controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunter is retaining full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunter is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gunter wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Gunter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunter.
Gunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (16) vs (9) Johnson
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (16) vs (11) Johnson
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gunter working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (16) vs (14) Johnson
Johnson wants to control but Gunter is keeping him busy.
Gunter tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control the action but Gunter is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pressing down on Gunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunter is holding on for now.
Johnson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gunter. Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (16) vs (17) Johnson
Gunter sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson prevents Gunter from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson wins on points by 17 to 16.
After winning the bout, Manny Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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