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Event:
TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Tuttle sends Johnson down but not out. Tuttle dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like dj Johnson has been cut.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Tuttle swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tuttle's guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Tuttle finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Tuttle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuttle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Tuttle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tuttle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tuttle 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.
Tuttle is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Tuttle working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Tuttle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#SUB#
Tuttle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Tuttle is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Johnson wants to stand but Tuttle is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Tuttle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Tuttle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Johnson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tuttle has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). dj Johnson!
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Event:
TGC 10: Triple Threat
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Syndal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like dj Johnson has been cut.#CL2#
Syndal drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Syndal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Syndal tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson has Syndal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syndal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Syndal avoiding damage.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Syndal is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Syndal.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dj Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Syndal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Syndal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Syndal pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Come on Syndal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syndal.#T4#
Syndal stalls.
Syndal slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Syndal forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on dj Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Syndal misses with a hook.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Syndal instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Syndal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Syndal wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Malcom Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Syndal has managed to clinch.
Syndal has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Syndal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson keeps control of Syndal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Syndal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Syndal working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndal defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Syndal defends it easily.
#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Syndal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on dj Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malcom Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Syndal tries to clinch up.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Syndal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Syndal receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Syndal leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
No joy there for Syndal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syndal tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Syndal rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Syndal stalling.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Johnson letting Syndal take a breather here.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Syndal is looking to improve his position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syndal keeps working.
Johnson is taking a breather. Syndal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Syndal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Malcom Syndal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson advances to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Syndal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Syndal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Syndal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Syndal!
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Event:
TGC 9: Rollins vs Glatt
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Tessier throws a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson working away.#SUB#
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tessier frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Tessier is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). dj Johnson!
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Event:
Combate 7: Nocaute
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Johnson.
Silva is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Silva is trying to buck Johnson off.#T1#
Johnson is trying to move to mount but Silva reverses beautifully and ends up in Johnson's guard. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silva has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Silva is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Silva actually recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that dj Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Johnson's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Johnson wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T3#
Silva has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva trying to control but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juliano Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Silva shoots and misses #TD#
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
dj Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson! #REVR##T2#
Silva prevents Johnson from moving into mount. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva regains half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it. #T3#
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
dj Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silva is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dj Johnson!
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Event:
Combate 2: Guerra
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Johnson wants to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling well.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera controlling from the top position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Johnson.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to get the leverage. #T3#
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's back!
A lull in the action here.
Johnson is not going to allow Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to sit and survive in this position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
dj Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
A relieved looking Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlito Brigante and dj Johnson. dj Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlito Brigante! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; dj Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brigante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brigante is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brigante has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brigante (4) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson looking for a sweep but Brigante has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brigante (6) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson wants to control but Brigante is having none of it.
Brigante looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Brigante has a good base and remains in mount.
Brigante controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to hold on but Brigante pushes him away.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Brigante 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: Brigante (6) vs (2) Johnson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Brigante up and slammed him! Brigante can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brigante (6) vs (5) Johnson
Brigante is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Brigante is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Brigante tries to improve position but can't.
Brigante is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is staying tight to Brigante's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante struggling a bit here.
Brigante tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson has control of an arm but Brigante manages to advance to Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brigante (10) vs (5) Johnson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brigante is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Brigante. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brigante's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brigante (10) vs (7) Johnson
Brigante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson stands and throws Brigante's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brigante (10) vs (10) Johnson
Johnson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brigante will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Brigante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brigante is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Amsterdam Boxing Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brigante has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brigante tries to improve position but can't.
Brigante is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brigante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brigante tries to improve position but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brigante trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
Brigante prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brigante tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brigante's face as Johnson controls the position.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Brigante sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brigante (12) vs (10) Johnson
Brigante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brigante sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Brigante tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brigante trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Brigante won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Brigante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brigante wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Brigante is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brigante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brigante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brigante controlling from the top position.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brigante pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Brigante is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Brigante controlling him for the moment.
Brigante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brigante passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Brigante control the position.
Brigante is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brigante is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Brigante eventually gives up the hold.
Brigante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Brigante control the position.
Brigante is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Brigante trying to control the pace.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard but Brigante has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brigante (15) vs (10) Johnson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson wants to control but Brigante is having none of it.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brigante looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brigante looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brigante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brigante takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
As Carlito Brigante got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Chester Jones you little bitch im coming for you, you cant hide anymore stop protecting him Roco Milstown give me the title shot
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Sergeant and dj Johnson. dj Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Sergeant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; dj Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sergeant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sergeant (2) vs (0) Johnson
Sergeant has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sergeant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sergeant (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson wants to control from the top but Sergeant keeps moving.
Sergeant is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Sergeant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Sergeant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sergeant manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Sergeant's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergeant has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson pushing down on Sergeant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Sergeant is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Sergeant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Sergeant is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson prevents Sergeant from improving his position.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Sergeant is working away.
Sergeant is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Amsterdam Boxing Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Sergeant takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Sergeant is working from the bottom.
Sergeant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sergeant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sergeant has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sergeant (4) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson keeping full guard, as Sergeant tries to pass.
Sergeant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Sergeant defends easily.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sergeant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sergeant trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Sergeant passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Sergeant keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant controlling the pace.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Sergeant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Sergeant trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sergeant seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sergeant being controlled here momentarily.
Sergeant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Sergeant momentarily but Sergeant frees himself.
Sergeant content to stall in guard here.
Sergeant is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sergeant tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sergeant has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). dj Johnson! |
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