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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson goes for a double leg but McCain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCain continues to drive forward.
McCain feinted with a counter takedown.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCain attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs McCain's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCain pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
McCain tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCain looking to control.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
McCain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Johnson
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain'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.
Johnson keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain is stalling in the full guard.
McCain stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Johnson wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Johnson tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Well, if McCain is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCain'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.#T7#
McCain wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
McCain content to control rather than advance.
McCain is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
McCain not doing much here.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T9#
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain content to control rather than advance. #T10#
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (4) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCain defends it well.
McCain trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McCain defends the submission attempt.
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McCain is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
McCain controlling the position well.
Johnson is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.#T12#
McCain trying to control here.
#SUB2#
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 pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson trying to control from McCain's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (4) Johnson
McCain pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking John McCain 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:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Reed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Reed doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Johnson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed 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.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well. #T1#
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #T2##SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reed has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Reed. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (4) Johnson#SUB#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reed trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Reed 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 is letting Reed control him for a moment.
Reed trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Reed 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 Reed but great work by Johnson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (8) Johnson
Reed is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reed has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Reed tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reed tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Reed tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed'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.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (8) Johnson
Reed passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (9) vs (8) Johnson
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Johnson has an active guard here but Reed has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Reed trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Reed 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (9) vs (12) Johnson
Reed struggling a bit here.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working. #T10##SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well.
Reed wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reed is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reed's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Johnson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Reed is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Flenderson, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Flenderson against the cage but Flenderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Flenderson (0) vs (4) Johnson
Who's going to make the next move?
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Flenderson is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson takes a little break here. Flenderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flenderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Johnson staying calm.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working. #SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flenderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Flenderson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (4) Johnson
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Flenderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flenderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (5) vs (4) Johnson#T5#
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson prevents Flenderson from improving position.
The referee asks Flenderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Flenderson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Flenderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T6#
Flenderson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Flenderson from moving into mount. #T7#
Flenderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Flenderson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T8#
Johnson tries to bench press Flenderson off him but Flenderson keeps the position.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Flenderson tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Flenderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (8) vs (4) Johnson
Flenderson content just to control the position here.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T11#
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flenderson is looking to pass Johnson's guard but actually Johnson recovers to full guard.
Flenderson trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (8) vs (6) Johnson#T12#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Flenderson looking to control.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (8) vs (9) Johnson#T13#
Flenderson wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flenderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flenderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face as Johnson controls the position. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flenderson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson looking to control but instead Flenderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is thwarting Flenderson's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson wins on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Drake Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Solo trying to control here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Solo is defending well. #SUB#
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?#T7#
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. #SUB#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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.
#T10#
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.#T11#
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#T12#
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. #T13#
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#SUB#
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.#T14#
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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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
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 11 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Helvig
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Helvig defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helvig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Helvig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helvig works his way back into a safe position though.
Helvig passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy.
Helvig wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Helvig stalling.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Helvig is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Helvig is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Helvig passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Helvig is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Johnson is not content to let Helvig control the position.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Helvig wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Helvig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Helvig
Helvig controlling from mount.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson stops Helvig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Helvig keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T5##SUB2#
Helvig looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Helvig trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helvig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Helvig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Johnson prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.#T7#
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Helvig controlling from mount.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Helvig avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Helvig looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Johnson wants to control but Helvig is having none of it.#T8#
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Johnson tries to hold on but Helvig postures up.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Helvig's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is just holding on here. Helvig manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (11) Helvig
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9##SUB2#
Helvig is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson trying to control the position but Helvig manages to sink in the hooks.
Helvig struggling to keep hold of the position.
Helvig controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Helvig is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Helvig not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Helvig controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Helvig kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Helvig.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Helvig's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
#T11##SUB2#
Helvig has managed to slip his arm under Johnson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Johnson is tapping out! Submission win for Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
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 10 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
McCain has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Johnson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McCain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCain has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCain defends well.
Johnson is pulling down on McCain's head. It's preventing any offense from McCain, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.#T1##SUB#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCain being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
#SUB#
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCain escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) McCain
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but McCain is controlling the position.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCain is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain is taking a breather. Johnson 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.
McCain is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.#T4#
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed McCain to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but McCain has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (6) McCain
Johnson tries to buck McCain off but McCain is having none of it.
McCain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McCain moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (0) vs (8) McCain#T5#
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
McCain prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
McCain looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to hold on but McCain postures up.#T6#
McCain controlling his opponent.
McCain tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
McCain controlling from the full mount.
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.
McCain works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (11) McCain
Johnson wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
McCain controlling his opponent.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCain tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson tries to hold on but McCain postures up.#T9#
Johnson can't escape the position.
McCain avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.#SUB2#
McCain is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
McCain controlling the pace for now.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain is stalling here but it's allowed Johnson to get half guard.
McCain wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Johnson has an active guard here but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson trying to control but McCain postures up.
McCain is taking a breather. Johnson 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.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain controlling the action here. #T12#
McCain trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McCain jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (14) McCain
McCain works to advance to full mount. Johnson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (0) vs (16) McCain
McCain controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
Johnson prevents any damage by holding on tight.
McCain prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
McCain avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
McCain tries to control but Johnson wriggling away. #T14#
Johnson wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding McCain's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 16 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, John McCain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Finn feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Finn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (0) Johnson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finn content to stall in guard here.
Finn postures up.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Finn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Finn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Johnson keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finn is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finn is aware though and is defending well.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn'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 looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson pulls Finn in to control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5##SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finn wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T6#
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finn defends well.
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
Finn wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finn is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finn continues to stall.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Finn.
Johnson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finn defends well.#T9#
Finn pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Finn trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson trying to control but Finn postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn is taking a breather. Johnson 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.#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Finn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Finn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (5) vs (0) Johnson
Finn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finn mounts Johnson! Really nice guard pass there!
Finn avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Finn controlling from the full mount. #T11#
More hug and hope from Finn.
Further stalling from Finn.
Johnson wants to hold on but Finn pushes him away.
Finn looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Finn avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Finn has a good base and remains in mount.
Finn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Finn controlling from the full mount.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn controlling from mount.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Finn content just to control the position here. #T13#
Finn takes Johnson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Finn (8) vs (0) Johnson
Good control from Finn.
Finn continues to hold on tight.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Finn controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Finn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Finn is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Finn keeps control of the position as Johnson tries to break free.
Good control from Finn.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finn has good solid back control here.
Finn trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 226 Johnson vs Itinya
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Itinya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) Itinya
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Itinya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is trying to control Itinya's posture but Itinya avoids it.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Itinya is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Johnson reverses the position - he's now on top in Itinya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (3) Itinya
Itinya keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Itinya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Itinya
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Itinya content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.
Itinya trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily.
Itinya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Itinya trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Itinya passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Itinya controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Itinya takes Johnson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (2) vs (11) Itinya#T5#
Johnson trying to control the action but Itinya just sinks the hooks in.
Itinya tries to keep control of the position but Johnson is staying busy.
Itinya has good solid back control here.
Johnson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB2#
Itinya looking for the choke from the back.
Itinya gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control. #T6#
Itinya is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
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 trying to control the position but Itinya manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johnson is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Itinya.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Itinya breaks the grip. #T7#
Johnson breaks Itinya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (11) Itinya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Itinya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Itinya has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson advances to half guard. #T9#
Itinya is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Itinya won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Itinya wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itinya has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Itinya wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Itinya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Itinya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Itinya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (13) Itinya#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Itinya passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Itinya is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (16) Itinya
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Itinya has control of an arm but Johnson manages to advance to Itinya's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (8) vs (16) Itinya
Itinya tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Itinya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Itinya for a finish.
Itinya is trying to break free.
Itinya trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.#T14##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Itinya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Itinya for a finish.
Johnson is not going to allow Itinya to sit and survive in this position.
Itinya is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Johnson is cranking Itinya's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Itinya! He's tightened the choke and Itinya is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Johnson!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson 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:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Johnson pulls Reed into guard.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Reed defends it easily.
Reed controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Reed is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reed is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reed is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
A very excited looking Drake 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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Event:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Macker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Macker lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson wants to control the position but Macker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson trying to control here.
Macker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Johnson
Macker controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Macker looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker controlling his opponent.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Macker tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Macker avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Macker wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Macker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
#T4#
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macker defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Macker doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Macker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Elvul clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Elvul is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Elvul persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Elvul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elvul is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Elvul has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elvul to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Elvul has latched onto it... Big trouble! Elvul pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Johnson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Elvul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
Dreynos Elvul is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Dreynos Elvul 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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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feet as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feet fails to land the takedown.
Feet shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Feet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Feet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Feet
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Feet
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Feet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Feet prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Feet wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to control Feet's posture but Feet avoids it.
Johnson tries to bench press Feet off him but Feet keeps the position.
Feet tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Feet trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Feet dominates the positioning.#T2#
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Feet control the position.
Feet tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
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.#T3#
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Feet wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Feet trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Feet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Feet
Feet pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Feet is keeping the position.#T5#
Feet trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson postures up.
Feet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Feet moves into full guard.
Feet is controlling Johnson's posture.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet. #T6#
Johnson trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Feet's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Feet is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Feet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Feet tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Feet defends it well.
Feet moves into full guard.
#T7#
Feet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (5) Feet
Feet is looking for a sweep.
Feet is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Feet is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Johnson is keen to just control but Feet is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Feet is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Feet defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is taking a breather. Feet 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.#T9#
Feet is trying to get back to full guard.
Feet gets full guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Feet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving. #T10#
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Feet controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Johnson trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Feet trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Feet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (5) Feet#SUB#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T12#
Feet is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Feet is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Feet working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Johnson has hold of Feet's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Feet manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Feet 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.#T13#
Feet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Feet trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving.
Johnson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (11) vs (5) Feet#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Feet is defending well. #T14#
Feet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (11) vs (7) Feet
Feet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Feet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (11) vs (10) Feet
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Drake Johnson retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Drake 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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Event:
SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 47 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Ottke drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ottke has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Ottke manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Ottke
Johnson is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Ottke trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Johnson is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Ottke is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ottke in particular looking to stall.
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.
Ottke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Ottke
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Johnson wants to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke tries to take his opponent's back but Johnson turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Ottke#T5#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ottke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Ottke in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (10) Ottke
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Johnson looking to control.
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson controlling Ottke's posture. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ottke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Johnson's body to avoid the submission. Johnson has instead reached around Ottke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Johnson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson 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:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 28 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#TD2#
Miyagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Miyagi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Miyagi
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miyagi 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 wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyagi's best efforts.
Miyagi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Miyagi
Miyagi looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Miyagi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (11) Miyagi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miyagi is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (11) Miyagi
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Miyagi pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Miyagi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyagi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (13) Miyagi#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Miyagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (16) Miyagi
Miyagi happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Miyagi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (18) Miyagi
Miyagi fails to move to back control.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Johnson regains half guard.
Miyagi is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.#T4#
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (18) Miyagi#SUB#
Johnson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Miyagi taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Vrjalya is defending it quite comfortably.
Vrjalya's coaches at Cobra Kai Workout Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Vrjalya is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Vrjalya 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: Vrjalya (4) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vrjalya is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vrjalya's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Johnson breaks Vrjalya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (4) Johnson
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Vrjalya keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vrjalya dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (4) Johnson
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vrjalya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vrjalya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Vrjalya passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vrjalya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Vrjalya prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vrjalya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vrjalya wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrjalya sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Vrjalya defends easily.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Vrjalya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Vrjalya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrjalya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Vrjalya controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass. #T8#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrjalya is one step ahead there.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrjalya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Vrjalya defends easily.
Vrjalya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Vrjalya trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10##SUB2#
Vrjalya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrjalya has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Vrjalya forces his way into half guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Vrjalya trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11##SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Vrjalya defends it easily.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vrjalya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T12#
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Vrjalya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vrjalya is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Vrjalya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson gets full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vrjalya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (9) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg.
Vrjalya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (12) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14##SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vrjalya (12) vs (8) Johnson
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Ken Vrjalya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 391
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Laperierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laperierre is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laperierre defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laperierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laperierre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Johnson
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but Laperierre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Laperierre. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (5) Johnson
Laperierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laperierre won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laperierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laperierre has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Laperierre should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Johnson has tightened it up now! Laperierre should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Drake Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 44 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Breaker tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Breaker is defending well.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Breaker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (2) Breaker
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Breaker defends it. #T4##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Johnson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Johnson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Breaker is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
A victorious Drake 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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Event:
CWC 385
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Magomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Magomedov manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov 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: Johnson (2) vs (2) Magomedov#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Johnson has a hand on Magomedov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Magomedov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Magomedov
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.#T7##SUB2#
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (10) Magomedov
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Johnson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (2) vs (13) Magomedov#T8#
Magomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov 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: Johnson (4) vs (15) Magomedov
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Magomedov looking to improve position, pressing down on Johnson's thigh with his hand. Johnson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Magomedov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Magomedov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Johnson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
A very excited looking Drake 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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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 26 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB#
Jan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Jan gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Jan 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.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
Jan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Jan's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Jan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.
Jan can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jan.#T3#
Jan keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Jan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Johnson has his feet on Jan's thighs here. He's pushed Jan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
A victorious Drake 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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Event:
CWC 377
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jafar sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jafar tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jafar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (0) vs (4) Johnson
Jafar tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jafar is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jafar tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.#T2#
Jafar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jafar, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jafar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jafar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jafar, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Jafar tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jafar is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Jafar wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Johnson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jafar's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jafar is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thunder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thunder as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Thunder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thunder showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Thunder
Thunder is controlling the pace.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Thunder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thunder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Thunder#SUB#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Thunder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard. #T2#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
Thunder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thunder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thunder's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (4) Thunder#SUB#
Thunder is in a bad position with Johnson working for a choke. Thunder manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (6) Thunder#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Thunder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thunder works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Thunder passes into half guard.
Thunder trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Thunder keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that Thunder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunder passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Thunder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Thunder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Thunder keeps him under control.
Johnson moves into full guard.
#T5##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thunder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (9) Thunder
Thunder controls the position.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Thunder keeps moving and retains side control.
Thunder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thunder trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thunder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Thunder trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Thunder has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (6) vs (11) Thunder
Johnson has given up his back here. Will Thunder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (6) vs (14) Thunder
Thunder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Thunder looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thunder's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (14) Thunder
Thunder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Thunder controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Thunder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunder 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: Johnson (8) vs (16) Thunder
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Thunder has passed into half guard.
#T8#
Thunder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Thunder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (19) Thunder
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Thunder's attempts to control the action.
Thunder controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Thunder has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (8) vs (22) Thunder
Will Thunder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thunder has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Thunder trying to control.
Thunder doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (10) vs (22) Thunder#SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thunder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thunder has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (10) vs (24) Thunder
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Thunder defends easily.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to hit a sweep here but Thunder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (10) vs (27) Thunder#T12#
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.
Thunder is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Thunder has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thunder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (10) vs (30) Thunder
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunder fails to move to back control.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thunder wins on points by 30 to 10.
Distant Thunder took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Heavy Metal Drugs for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Johnson
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Johnson won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Johnson tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Smith wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T5#
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T6#
Smith works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (11) vs (2) Johnson
Smith has good solid back control here.
Smith is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (11) vs (4) Johnson
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (13) vs (4) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Johnson has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Johnson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (16) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (19) vs (4) Johnson#T11#
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (22) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (22) vs (6) Johnson
Smith seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Smith controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #T12##SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (26) vs (6) Johnson
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Smith controls the position.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (26) vs (10) Johnson#SUB2#
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T13#
Smith trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T14#
Johnson avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Smith trying to control the hands but Johnson won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
George Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Maxwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maxwell wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Maxwell trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Maxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to control but Maxwell is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Maxwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson trying to control the position.
#T1#
Maxwell won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
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 keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Maxwell controlling him for the moment.
Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Maxwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maxwell told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet. #T2#
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maxwell 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up.
#T3#
Johnson trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Maxwell is defending the position. #SUB2#
Maxwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maxwell tries to improve position but can't.
Maxwell sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Maxwell defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maxwell actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Maxwell defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Maxwell.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maxwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maxwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Maxwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Maxwell has managed to clinch.
#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.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD#
Johnson is trying to trip Maxwell. He has hold of a leg but Maxwell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Maxwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maxwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maxwell has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maxwell has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klinx Maxwell! |
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Event:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macker tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Macker#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Macker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Macker trying to control here.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Macker desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Macker is defending well.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it.
Macker wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson prevents Macker from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Macker#SUB#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Macker is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Macker is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Macker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (5) vs (4) Macker#T5#
Macker controls the position.
Let's hope that Macker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson tries to roll but Macker sticks to his back.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.
Macker is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Macker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (7) vs (4) Macker#SUB2#
Macker looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Macker 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: Johnson (7) vs (6) Macker#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture.
Johnson looking to control.
Macker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T7#
Macker 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: Johnson (9) vs (6) Macker
Macker keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macker has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (9) vs (8) Macker
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Johnson wants to control but Macker passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (11) Macker
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Macker has knee on belly momentarily but Johnson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson has a hand on Macker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (14) Macker#T12#
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount.
Macker prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Macker controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Macker forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (9) vs (17) Macker
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Macker to control.
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but Macker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (9) vs (20) Macker
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 20 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feet shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.#TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Feet to the ground. Johnson is now in Feet's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Feet's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Feet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feet manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Feet's guard. #SUB#
Feet looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Feet 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.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Feet has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Feet has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Feet pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seemah Feet!
A very excited looking Seemah Feet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Prelims
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Malachi Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Lawrence off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lawrence (0) vs (2) Johnson
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawrence is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Lawrence won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawrence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawrence has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (2) vs (2) Johnson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (2) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.#T2#
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Lawrence has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Lawrence controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lawrence looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lawrence 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.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawrence has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #SUB2#
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.
Lawrence looking to control.
Johnson won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here.
Johnson is fighting to break Lawrence's control of his arms but Lawrence is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
Lawrence 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.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawrence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (4) vs (4) Johnson
Lawrence slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawrence is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T5#
Johnson wants to sweep here but Lawrence controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Lawrence controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lawrence is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lawrence has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
After winning the bout, Drake 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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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Trump feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Trump changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB#
Trump has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Johnson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump is controlling Johnson's posture.
Trump continues to stall.#SUB#
Trump 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.
Trump looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Johnson
Trump's coaches at Nap or Tap have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (5) Johnson
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Trump trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has Trump pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Trump passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #T5#
Johnson moves into full guard.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson 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.#SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (7) Johnson
Trump passes into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Trump prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Trump passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Trump has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (12) vs (7) Johnson
Trump is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Trump. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trump's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (9) Johnson
Trump looking to control.
Trump managing to control the position.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Trump pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Trump is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#T10#
Trump has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Trump trying to control the position here.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trump manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) 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: Trump (14) vs (11) Johnson
Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trump trying to control the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More hug and hope from Trump.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T13#
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Trump slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (16) vs (11) Johnson#T14##SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Omoran#SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omoran wants to get back to full guard.
Omoran won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Omoran with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Omoran
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Omoran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Omoran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Omoran. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (0) Omoran#SUB#
Johnson has hold of Omoran's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Omoran manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Omoran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Omoran keeps trying to improve his position.
Omoran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Omoran is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Omoran.#SUB2#
Omoran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Omoran. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (11) vs (0) Omoran
Omoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Omoran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Omoran wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Omoran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Omoran tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Omoran is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Omoran tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Omoran won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omoran sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (14) vs (0) Omoran
Omoran is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Omoran manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6##SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Omoran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omoran.
Omoran keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Omoran working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Omoran tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Omoran looks winded!#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Omoran is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Omoran has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Omoran is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omoran is keeping the position for now.
Johnson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (17) vs (0) Omoran
Omoran is trying to improve his position.
Omoran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Omoran with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (20) vs (0) Omoran#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Omoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Omoran sneaks back into half guard.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Omoran is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9##SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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.
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Omoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Omoran is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Omoran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Omoran. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (23) vs (0) Omoran#T10#
Omoran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Omoran wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Omoran is defending well.
#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Omoran looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (26) vs (0) Omoran#T11##SUB#
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Omoran frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Omoran defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Omoran is having none of it.
Omoran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Omoran looking for subs from the bottom but Johnson mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (29) vs (0) Omoran#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Omoran is having none of it.
Omoran manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T12##SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Omoran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Omoran is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Omoran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omoran defends it well. #SUB2#
Omoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Omoran has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Johnson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (32) vs (0) Omoran#T13##SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omoran is trying to get back to half guard.
Omoran regains half guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Omoran defends it. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Omoran has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Omoran is defending well.
#T14#
Omoran tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Omoran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Omoran looking for submissions off his back.
Omoran tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Omoran actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Omoran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (35) vs (0) Omoran
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 35 to 0.
After winning the bout, Drake 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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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 31 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Savkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Johnson
Savkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Savkov controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Savkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stands and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Johnson
You can see the frustration on Savkov'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.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savkov sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
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.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a kimura here. Savkov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Johnson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Prelims
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
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 Oh, which made it look bad.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Oh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Oh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson 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 seems keen to control Oh's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself. #T1#
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oh controlling from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Oh preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Oh#T2##SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Oh
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (2) Oh
Oh 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.#T3#
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh 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: Johnson (4) vs (4) Oh
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Oh is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Oh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oh works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Oh
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.#T5#
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Oh working away.
Johnson tries to bench press Oh off him but Oh keeps the position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control but Oh passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (10) Oh#T6#
Oh trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh controlling the position.
Oh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T7#
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (4) vs (12) Oh
Johnson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T8#
Oh controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.
Johnson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.#T9#
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Johnson looking to control.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
Oh postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Oh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (15) Oh
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Oh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (4) vs (17) Oh
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Oh's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Oh isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson regains half guard.
Well,Johnson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Johnson trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Oh wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control here.
#T14#
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh wins on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Jisoo Oh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 326 - Prelims
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent McDonald getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) McDonald
Johnson is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald 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. #T1#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McDonald 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.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#SUB#
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.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (2) McDonald
Johnson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McDonald is holding on tight.
McDonald tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson mounts McDonald! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald is in no mood to give up.
McDonald regains half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (11) vs (2) McDonald#T5##SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (11) vs (4) McDonald
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (13) vs (4) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (16) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald 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. #T6##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
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.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
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.
#T8##SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald 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: Johnson (16) vs (8) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDonald doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (18) vs (8) McDonald#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9##SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#T10##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (21) vs (8) McDonald#SUB#
McDonald is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Johnson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McDonald is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
After winning the bout, Drake Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mondragon circles away.
Mondragon is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.#CL#
Mondragon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mondragon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is controlling Mondragon's posture.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Johnson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #T1#
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (6) vs (2) Johnson
Mondragon controls the position.#T2#
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon slows the pace down. #SUB#
Mondragon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mondragon's guard! Nice work there by Johnson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (6) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Johnson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (6) vs (7) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Johnson wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Johnson trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Mondragon is not content to let Johnson control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T6#
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Mondragon wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
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.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon is not content to let Johnson control the position.#T8#
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB2#
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.
Mondragon is trying to keep Johnson in close.
#SUB#
Mondragon 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. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (10) vs (7) Johnson#T10#
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep but Mondragon has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (12) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Mondragon takes Johnson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Johnson is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (15) vs (7) Johnson
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.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Johnson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (15) vs (9) Johnson
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Johnson trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mondragon controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Johnson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mondragon has locked up a guillotine! Mondragon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Johnson is holding on here and Mondragon must be using up a lot of energy. Johnson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mondragon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 120
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Byrd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Byrd counters with a nice leg kick.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Byrd tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Byrd won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd is not content to let Johnson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but Byrd turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Byrd. #T1#
Johnson 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.
Byrd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byrd defends well.#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Byrd defends it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Byrd gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Byrd lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Byrd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Byrd is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Byrd controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Byrd is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Byrd moves into full guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byrd trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Byrd is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saxon Byrd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Byrd counters with a thumping low kick.
Byrd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Byrd counters with a nice uppercut.
Saxon Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
As Johnson backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Byrd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Byrd defends it.
Byrd controlling the position well. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Byrd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byrd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byrd can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Byrd trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Byrd is defending it quite comfortably.
#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.
Byrd wants to get back to full guard.
Byrd is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is trying to control. Byrd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byrd trying to control here.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Byrd recovers full guard. #T3#
Byrd trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Byrd to the ground. Johnson is now in Byrd's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard. #T4#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Byrd pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Byrd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Byrd looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byrd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drake Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Byrd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Byrd.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Byrd counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Byrd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saxon Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Byrd. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Byrd misses with a straight left.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Byrd!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd with a nice calf kick.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrd, which made it look bad. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Byrd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Byrd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Byrd as Johnson shoots in.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson with a poor takedown
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Byrd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a cross.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Byrd finish him?#T2#
and Byrd counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Johnson! He's just covering up as Byrd starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saxon Byrd! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 114
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Duggan throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Duggan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Duggan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duggan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duggan defends it well.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duggan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Duggan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Duggan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Duggan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duggan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Duggan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duggan is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Duggan tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Duggan defends it. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Duggan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson moves into full mount! Duggan won't be happy about that!
Duggan is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Duggan's chin but Duggan turns very nicely into Johnson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Duggan.
Duggan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson is pulling down on Duggan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duggan, at least for the moment.
Duggan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duggan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Duggan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duggan works his way back into a safe position though.
Duggan is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duggan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duggan has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Duggan throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duggan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Duggan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Duggan!
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Duggan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johnson has locked up a guillotine! Johnson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Duggan is holding on here and Johnson must be using up a lot of energy. Duggan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johnson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
After winning the bout, Drake 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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Event:
ENIGMA 106
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Xanthopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xanthopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Xanthopoulos sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xanthopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos misses the jab.
Xanthopoulos tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body kick. #TD#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Xanthopoulos's face as Johnson controls the position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Xanthopoulos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#T1#
Xanthopoulos throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Xanthopoulos.
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 keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Xanthopoulos sprawls well.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Xanthopoulos is retaining full guard.
Johnson is pushing down on Xanthopoulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xanthopoulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Xanthopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Xanthopoulos won't allow it. #T2#
Xanthopoulos pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Xanthopoulos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES2#
Xanthopoulos kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Xanthopoulos's body. Xanthopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.
Johnson prevents Xanthopoulos from getting back to his feet.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xanthopoulos wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #T3#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson prevents Xanthopoulos from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Xanthopoulos misses.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Xanthopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xanthopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xanthopoulos sprawls well. Xanthopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.#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.
Xanthopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xanthopoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xanthopoulos is looking to clinch.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A slow jab from Xanthopoulos misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Xanthopoulos misses its intended target. #TD#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xanthopoulos's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Xanthopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Xanthopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Xanthopoulos avoids it well and moves away.
Xanthopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xanthopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Xanthopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Xanthopoulos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch up.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xanthopoulos counters with a big left hand that crumples Johnson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A victorious Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 105: BIRTHDAY BASH
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into James Dio's guard.
James Dio is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but James Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Dio trying to control the position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but James Dio is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Dio keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
James Dio trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Dio misses with a double jab.
Coronnie James Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a hook but James Dio blocks it.
James Dio throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James Dio misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
James Dio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James Dio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Johnson has an Americana. James Dio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Drake Johnson!
Our winner, Drake Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryan's guard.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ryan working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ryan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Johnson!
A victorious Drake 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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Event:
GDL 94: DeLuna VS Submission
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
De Vries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
De Vries throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson with the counter takedown but De Vries avoids it easily.
De Vries looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but De Vries pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Vries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Vries.#TD2#
De Vries gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. De Vries manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Vries dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
De Vries drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick De Vries off! De Vries jumps back into Johnson's guard.
De Vries trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but De Vries pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Vries defends it easily.
De Vries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Vries definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Vries defends it easily.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but De Vries pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
De Vries trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Vries slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
De Vries is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
De Vries wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs off his back but De Vries has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
De Vries 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.
#SUB#
De Vries is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
De Vries seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Vries passes into side control.
De Vries tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drake Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Vries's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Vries throws out the jab.
De Vries misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Vries.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
De Vries looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Vries.
De Vries seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into De Vries's guard.#SUB#
De Vries working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Vries is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVR#
De Vries might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
De Vries postures up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
De Vries trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Vries can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Vries sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
De Vries 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Vries is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Vries wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
De Vries 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. De Vries eventually gives up the hold.
De Vries controlling the action here. #T3#
Johnson moves into full guard.
De Vries forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control here.
#T4#
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.#SUB#
De Vries is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
De Vries wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
De Vries wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Vries looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Vries is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef De Vries dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Vries defends it well.
De Vries throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vries.
#TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Vries looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
De Vries is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Vries to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Vries shrugs it off.
De Vries keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but De Vries is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
De Vries wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a submission but De Vries is keeping him at bay.
De Vries is trying to escape the mount.
De Vries tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Vries sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but De Vries defends the submission attempt.
De Vries wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
De Vries wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Vries doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
De Vries moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
De Vries is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to control but De Vries is working from the bottom.
Johnson stands and throws De Vries's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but De Vries is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on De Vries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but De Vries is defending well.
You can see the frustration on De Vries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Drake Johnson!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson 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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