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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson and Bongo Drum. Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Clash - This Is England. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bongo Drum!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Drum
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.
Drum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Drum has eaten all the pies!
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Drum defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Drum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Drum is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Drum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Drum
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Drum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Drum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drum seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Drum is very close to passing his half guard.
Drum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drum wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drum on the ground.
Drum is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Drum works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Drum
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drum is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Drum transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drum! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bongo Drum! |
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