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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CCR 18
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
RioGrande shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
RioGrande controlling from the top position.
RioGrande's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like RioGrande might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but RioGrande is having none of it.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RioGrande on the ground.
RioGrande sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but RioGrande is having none of it. #SUB2#
RioGrande thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but RioGrande is having none of it.
RioGrande sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
RioGrande is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from RioGrande.
Johnson looks to land a combination but RioGrande avoids it well.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a series of punches but RioGrande avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
RioGrande shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
RioGrande is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson wants to stand up but RioGrande is controlling him.
RioGrande sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Hyperion Fight Club inform me that RioGrande has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
RioGrande sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing RioGrande from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
RioGrande fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
RioGrande looks winded!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
RioGrande shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but RioGrande keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emielio RioGrande.
Horrible takedown attempt by RioGrande or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad. #T3#
Johnson throws a series of punches but RioGrande avoids them all with ease.
RioGrande shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RioGrande gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush RioGrande with a series of wild strikes but RioGrande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination but RioGrande avoids it well. #TD2#
RioGrande looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
RioGrande is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
RioGrande not landing any meaningful shots this time.
RioGrande is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if RioGrande 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 is looking to escape.
RioGrande performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson tries to kick RioGrande off but RioGrande keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
RioGrande looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
RioGrande looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush RioGrande with a series of wild strikes but RioGrande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
RioGrande feints the counter takedown.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
RioGrande seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Johnson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! RioGrande is backing up but Johnson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! RioGrande covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Johnson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
Emielio RioGrande was interviewed post fight and said 'i gave my best'.
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