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CWC 231 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolivar shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortier sprawls well. He's pushed Bolivar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolivar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fortier but Fortier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hercules Fortier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bolivar.
Fortier scores with a takedown into Bolivar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Bolivar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Bolivar
We've been hearing good reports from Fortier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fortier working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar stands and throws Fortier's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (2) vs (5) Bolivar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Fortier is positioning himself well to prevent Bolivar advancing to mount.
Bolivar is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now.
Fortier is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Fortier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Fortier is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Fortier is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fortier trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fortier is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier is trying to get back to full guard.
Fortier is pressing down on Bolivar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bolivar passes Fortier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bolivar stalling away here and it's allowed Fortier to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bolivar defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bolivar defends easily.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolivar defends well.
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolivar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolivar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolivar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolivar content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (2) vs (8) Bolivar
Bolivar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fortier struggling a bit here.
Bolivar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fortier is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar working away.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Bolivar staying calm.
Fortier is looking to regain half guard here but Bolivar keeps moving and retains side control.
Bolivar happy to just control the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fortier wants to control but Bolivar postures up.
Fortier is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fortier tries to bench press Bolivar off him but Bolivar keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fortier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortier tries to improve position but can't.
Fortier wants to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar controls the position.
Bolivar wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Fortier can't do much from the bottom here.
Bolivar has hold of Fortier's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fortier seems comfortable defending it but Bolivar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fortier is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fortier is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bolivar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar gave a mention to Iraqi Steroids, Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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