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CWC 329 - Prelims 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad.
Chai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Johnson is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is looking to pass Johnson's guard but actually Johnson recovers to full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Johnson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Chai to control.
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
Chai controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chai has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Johnson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chai looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chai will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Chai controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (6) Johnson
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai 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.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Johnson passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chai is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Johnson!
A victorious Adam Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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