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CACC 11 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5576 p4p, 44 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 5145 p4p, 165 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Bolivar closes the distance and clinches. Bolivar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat. Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Johnny Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz. Bolivar stops a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown. Bolivar is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Dela Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Bolivar manages to take the fight to the floor. Dela Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Dela Cruz Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment. Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully. Bolivar is really struggling to control Dela Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now. Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dela Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolivar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Bolivar trying to control from half guard but Dela Cruz is working away. Dela Cruz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily. Dela Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dela Cruz is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dela Cruz tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control. Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Cruz defends it well. Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg. Dela Cruz is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bolivar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dela Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Bolivar pushing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard. Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Cruz defends the submission attempt. Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bolivar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolivar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolivar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily. Bolivar is thwarting Dela Cruz's attempts to control the position. Bolivar controlling the pace. Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Bolivar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dela Cruz defends it well. Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Cruz sees it coming and defends easily. Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Dela Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage. Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold. Dela Cruz is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Cruz avoid being mounted? Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold. Dela Cruz is not content to let Bolivar control the position. Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dela Cruz is trying to get back to full guard. Bolivar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Dela Cruz wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work. Bolivar passes Dela Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dela Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz actively working from the bottom here. Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold. Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg. Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Cruz defends the submission attempt. Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dela Cruz gets full guard. Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bolivar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Bolivar wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving. Bolivar stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position. Bolivar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dela Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dela Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dela Cruz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Dela Cruz Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bolivar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Cruz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (6) vs (4) Dela Cruz Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Bolivar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dela Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dela Cruz shrugs it off. Dela Cruz tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bolivar working for a guillotine from mount but Dela Cruz is in no mood to give up. Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully. Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action. Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
Bolivar working for a submission but Dela Cruz is keeping him at bay. Bolivar wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely. Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action. Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar wants to take Dela Cruz's back but he can't do it this time. Dela Cruz has given up his back. Will we see Bolivar going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (9) vs (4) Dela Cruz Bolivar looking to break Dela Cruz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Cruz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bolivar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Cruz can't escape the position.
Dela Cruz won't enjoy being in this position. Bolivar looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dela Cruz is tapping - it's over boys! Bolivar picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar! Johnny Bolivar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Checkmate Fight Store for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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