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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Derwent Bolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bolt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolt wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bolt tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bolt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolt leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Derwent Bolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bolt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolt (4) vs (0) Johnson
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson stops Bolt from passing to mount.
Bolt trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Bolt tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Bolt trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to bench press Bolt off him but Bolt keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bolt has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolt (6) vs (0) Johnson
Bolt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bolt tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson wants to control but Bolt is having none of it.
Johnson regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
Johnson is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson trying to get back to full guard but Bolt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolt (9) vs (0) Johnson
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Bolt maintains control.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolt looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount but Bolt keeps good control and instead manages to take Johnson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolt (12) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bolt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Johnson turns into Bolt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (12) vs (2) Johnson
Bolt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Bolt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Bolt looking to control.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard.
Johnson won't allow Bolt to sweep him here.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now.
Bolt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolt is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Bolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolt (14) vs (2) Johnson
Bolt sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Johnson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bolt paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Johnson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manny Johnson!
A very excited looking Manny Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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