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TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 345 p4p, 50 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 7451 p4p, 520 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zuma closes the distance and pushes Bolivar back into the cage.
Zuma pulls 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.
Zuma keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Zuma being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zuma holds on and takes a little breather.
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Zuma's legs - danger averted.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (3) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Zuma from improving his position.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar prevents Zuma from improving his position.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuma manages to get to full guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuma is trying to keep Bolivar in close.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (0) vs (6) Bolivar
Bolivar tries for a kimura but Zuma is defending well.
Zuma is looking to reverse the position.
Bolivar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolivar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zuma.
Zuma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolivar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Zuma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolivar is trying to control but Zuma passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (5) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Zuma wants to control for a moment but Bolivar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zuma jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (8) vs (6) Bolivar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries to move to mount but Bolivar blocks the move with his legs.
Zuma trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar tries to control but Zuma manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (11) vs (6) Bolivar
Zuma slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bolivar defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (11) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zuma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (13) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolivar pulls Zuma in to control the position.
Bolivar is trying to keep Zuma in close.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zuma passes Bolivar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolivar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zuma jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (16) vs (8) Bolivar
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Zuma is trying to move to mount but Bolivar reverses beautifully and ends up in Zuma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (16) vs (10) Bolivar
Zuma pulls Bolivar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolivar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is looking for a triangle but Bolivar pushes his legs off easily.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolivar trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zuma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (18) vs (10) Bolivar
Zuma trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Zuma pushes down on Bolivar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Bolivar defends it.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Bolivar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zuma is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (21) vs (10) Bolivar
Bolivar has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Zuma (24) vs (10) Bolivar
Zuma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Bolivar right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tightening his grip on Bolivar, looking for the choke.
Bolivar staying busy and making it hard for Zuma to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zuma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zuma takes the fight on points by 24 to 10.
Monte Zuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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