 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
SP Proving Grounds 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forza.
Forza shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richarlie Forza.
Forza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
As Forza tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Forza manages to avoid the attempt.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson 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.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Forza's guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Forza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is taking a breather. Forza 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.#T1##SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forza tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Forza is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Forza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Forza. #SUB#
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Forza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Forza manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Forza is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Forza is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
