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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vincenzo Lambrucci!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bolivar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lambrucci tries to avoid it but Bolivar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lambrucci to the ground. Lambrucci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bolivar dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambrucci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bolivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambrucci gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Lambrucci
Bolivar is not content to let Lambrucci control the position.
Lambrucci trying to pass the guard but Bolivar defending well.
Still in half guard, Lambrucci seems content to control.
Let's hope that Lambrucci has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambrucci trying to mount his opponent but Bolivar defends it.
Bolivar trying to control but Lambrucci postures up.
Lambrucci is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.
Bolivar tries to get to full guard but Lambrucci has control of the leg.
Lambrucci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lambrucci prevents Bolivar from improving his position.
Lambrucci is taking a breather. Bolivar 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.
Bolivar is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Bolivar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Lambrucci from controlling successfully.
Lambrucci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Lambrucci tries to pass.
Lambrucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Lambrucci tries to pass.
Lambrucci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lambrucci trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Lambrucci preventing the sweep.
Lambrucci wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambrucci wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
Bolivar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lambrucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lambrucci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lambrucci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lambrucci wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Lambrucci is fighting to break Bolivar's control of his arms but Bolivar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bolivar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lambrucci won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Lambrucci wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci controlling from the top position.
Bolivar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lambrucci is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar controlling the position.
Lambrucci wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lambrucci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambrucci trying to advance position but Bolivar counters by regaining guard.
Lambrucci controlling from the top position.
Lambrucci is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolivar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolivar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Lambrucci
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar won't allow Lambrucci to sweep him here.
Bolivar trying to control but Lambrucci is working from the bottom.
Bolivar stands and throws Lambrucci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (2) Lambrucci
Bolivar wants to control but Lambrucci is keeping him busy.
Bolivar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lambrucci has one of Bolivar's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lambrucci is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bolivar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolivar (7) vs (2) Lambrucci
Lambrucci is working to get back to half guard.
Bolivar fails to take his opponent's back.
Bolivar avoids the attempt from Lambrucci to control.
Lambrucci is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Lambrucci reaches up to try and control the position but Bolivar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lambrucci rolls and tries to escape and now Bolivar has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (10) vs (2) Lambrucci
Bolivar not allowing Lambrucci to control his hands.
Bolivar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lambrucci staying busy and making it hard for Bolivar to control.
Lambrucci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lambrucci is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bolivar off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lambrucci defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lambrucci can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar has good solid back control here.
Bolivar has the hooks in. Lambrucci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bolivar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bolivar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Bolivar.
Bolivar is not going to allow Lambrucci to sit and survive in this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is trying to stick to Lambrucci's back but Lambrucci is turning into Bolivar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bolivar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lambrucci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (4) Lambrucci
Lambrucci trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Lambrucci tries to pass.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lambrucci controls the pace.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Lambrucci is proving a slippery customer.
Bolivar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lambrucci passes into half guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
Bolivar keeping control of the position.
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Lambrucci is controlling well.
Lambrucci content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lambrucci wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar trying to hold on to Lambrucci's head to control him but Lambrucci postures up.
Lambrucci trying to pass the guard but Bolivar defending well.
Lambrucci moves into full mount! Bolivar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (10) vs (7) Lambrucci
Bolivar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolivar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lambrucci controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lambrucci working for a submission but Bolivar is keeping him at bay.
Lambrucci working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bolivar turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lambrucci off and cradles Bolivar's limp body as Lambrucci celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Vincenzo Lambrucci!
Vincenzo Lambrucci spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Johnny Bolivar was interviewed post fight and said 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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