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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 6529 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Johnson (ranked 1701 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Relentless - Slayer. CJ Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Chuck Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; CJ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie 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.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Johnson
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Johnson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Johnson
Gracie trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Johnson
Johnson fails to advance to Gracie's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (13) Johnson
Johnson working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Johnson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Johnson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
Johnson not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johnson working for the choke.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Johnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Gracie tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Johnson looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (13) Johnson
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson wins on points by 13 to 4.
A very excited looking CJ 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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