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SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Solo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Solo tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Solo sprawls well.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solo's waist but Solo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Solo
Johnson passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Solo is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Solo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solo wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Johnson is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling here. Solo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Solo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (2) vs (4) Solo
Solo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (6) Solo
Solo controlling the pace for now.
Solo 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: Johnson (4) vs (6) Solo
Johnson trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Johnson pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.
That's five 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.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Solo trying to control here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Solo is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solo is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Solo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Solo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Solo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (8) Solo
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (8) Solo
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Solo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (12) Solo
Solo mounts Johnson! Really nice guard pass there!
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Solo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (6) vs (15) Solo
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Solo is trying to control but Johnson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Solo wants to take Johnson's back here but Johnson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Solo prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Solo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (18) Solo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Solo is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Solo is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Solo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (10) vs (18) Solo
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Solo is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson prevents Solo from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 18 to 10.
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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