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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Bolivar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolivar is in Bennett's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Bolivar#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolivar defends well.#SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bolivar frees his head nicely. Oh but Bennett has switched to an armbar! Bolivar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Bennett!
After the fight, Thomas Bennett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Johnny Bolivar had this to say: 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hirsch but Hirsch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown but Bolivar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hirsch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Bolivar
Bolivar is looking for a sweep.
Bolivar struggling a bit here.
Bolivar tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Bolivar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bolivar reverses the position - he's now on top in Hirsch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hirsch'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.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Bolivar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bolivar postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolivar, not yet.
Hirsch controlling from the top position. #T4#
Bolivar controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
Bolivar pulls Hirsch in to control the position.
Bolivar is continuing to stall.
Bolivar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolivar, not yet.
Bolivar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard. #T5#
Bolivar is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
#SUB2#
Bolivar looking for a guillotine here but Hirsch defends easily.
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Bolivar pulls Hirsch in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Bolivar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolivar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolivar, not yet.
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hirsch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch forces his way into half guard.
Hirsch trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Hirsch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bolivar is controlling Hirsch's trapped leg to prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.
Hirsch trying to control the pace.
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Bolivar trying to get back to full guard but Hirsch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Bolivar#T11#
Bolivar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hirsch is looking to work his way around to Bolivar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolivar tries to control Hirsch's body but Hirsch pushes him off. Bolivar squirms to his side and now Hirsch has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (12) vs (2) Bolivar
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hirsch controlling the positon.#T12#
Hirsch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bolivar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hirsch.
#T13#
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bolivar doesn't escape.
Bolivar wants to escape the position.
Hirsch controlling from the back.
Bolivar wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Bolivar right now.
Hirsch controls the action.#T14#
Hirsch not allowing Bolivar to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Harry Hirsch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Johnny Bolivar spoke after the fight, saying 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
CWC 277
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bolivar did well to prevent Bok getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Bok 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bolivar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Bolivar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bok trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving. #T2#
Bolivar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolivar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bok is retaining full guard.
Bolivar passes Bok's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bolivar stalling.
Bolivar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (2) vs (5) Bolivar
Bolivar trying to control but Bok is having none of it.
Bolivar is looking to work his way around to Bok's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bolivar moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (2) vs (8) Bolivar#SUB2#
Bolivar looking for the choke but no joy.
Bok turns into Bolivar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (8) Bolivar#T4#
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar controlling the position.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bolivar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar wants to control but Bok passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolivar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Bolivar gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Bok won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Bok passes Bolivar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bok is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Bok stalling.
Bolivar is looking to control Bok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolivar avoid being mounted?
Bok wants to take a breather but Bolivar is having none of it.
Bolivar gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bolivar looking for a guillotine here but Bok defends easily.
#T9#
Bok trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bok stands and throws Bolivar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (8) Bolivar
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Bolivar regains half guard.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Bolivar is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar won't allow Bok to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Bok passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (8) Bolivar
Bolivar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolivar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bolivar is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Bolivar reaches up to try and control the position but Bok seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bolivar rolls and tries to escape and now Bok has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bok (13) vs (8) Bolivar#SUB#
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bolivar breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (13) vs (10) Bolivar
Bolivar trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (15) vs (10) Bolivar
Bok wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
Bok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolivar's guard. #T13#
Bok trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar trying to control from the bottom.
Bok stalling.
Bolivar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Bolivar defends it.
Bok wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Bolivar tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolivar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Johnny Bolivar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bolivar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolivar can't get the takedown.
Gelfen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolivar.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bolivar.
Gelfen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolivar after a bit of a struggle.
Gelfen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gelfen wants a takedown.
#TD#
Gelfen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bolivar can't fight it off and eventually Gelfen manages to take the fight to the floor. Bolivar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Gelfen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Still in half guard, Bolivar seems content to control.#T1#
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Bolivar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gelfen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (2) Bolivar
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gelfen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (4) Bolivar#SUB#
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (4) vs (7) Bolivar
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face as Bolivar controls the position. #T4#
Gelfen is looking for a sweep.
Bolivar controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bolivar is trying to get an arm triangle but Gelfen is defending well.
Gelfen is looking to regain half guard here but Bolivar keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is being controlled here.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bolivar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gelfen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gelfen is letting Bolivar control him for a moment. #T7#
Gelfen struggling a bit here.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar laying and praying for a moment but Gelfen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
#T8#
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy. #T9#
Bolivar controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Gelfen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolivar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolivar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (8) vs (7) Bolivar
Bolivar breaks Gelfen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (8) vs (9) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10##SUB#
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gelfen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Gelfen's legs - danger averted.
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolivar controls the pace.
Gelfen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen looking to control.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (12) Bolivar
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gelfen manages to get back to half guard.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gelfen trying to control here.
#T12##SUB2#
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolivar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gelfen tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Gelfen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gelfen.#T13#
Bolivar stays in close to Gelfen's body and controls the position.
Bolivar pushing down on Gelfen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gelfen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
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.
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar advances to half guard.
Bolivar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolivar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gelfen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar wins on points by 12 to 8.
Johnny Bolivar very nearly forgot to thank Iraqi Steroids, Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
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 21 wins and 14 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Coe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bolivar to the mat! Bolivar manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Coe
Coe forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Coe seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar is looking for a sweep. Coe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bolivar is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.
Coe is looking to advance position but Bolivar won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.
Coe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Bolivar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Coe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Coe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolivar sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar has his hands clasped together around Coe's back. He's all about the action.
Coe wants to free his trapped foot but Bolivar is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but Bolivar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coe to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Coe keeps him under control.
Bolivar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coe trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolivar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolivar pulls Coe in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Coe wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving. #T4#
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bolivar is trying to keep Coe in close.
Bolivar is trying to hold Coe in close to prevent damage but Coe has managed to pass into half guard.
Coe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolivar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Bolivar defends it. #T5##SUB2#
Coe is looking for a kimura but Bolivar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coe to get the leverage.
Bolivar trying to control but Coe postures up.
#SUB2#
Coe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolivar trying to get back to full guard but Coe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (0) vs (5) Coe
Bolivar is trying desperately to improve position.#T6##SUB2#
Bolivar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Coe.
Bolivar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bolivar has his hands clasped together around Coe's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Coe is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
Coe wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Bolivar regains full guard. Nicely done.
My spies in Far-Q Fight Club inform me that Coe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolivar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolivar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (5) Coe
Coe controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Coe wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Bolivar controlling from the top position.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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. #SUB2#
Coe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Bolivar trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is stalling in the full guard.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Coe keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11##SUB2#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Coe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (7) Coe
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Bolivar.
Bolivar controlling the position.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Coe is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Coe forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolivar is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolivar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coe trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar trying to control the position here. #T13#
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Bolivar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coe wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving. #T14#
Coe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolivar tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
Bolivar wants to control but Coe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Coe keeps him under control.
Coe is thwarting Bolivar's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is controlling Coe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bolivar trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited David Allan Coe thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Johnny Bolivar had this to say: 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
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 20 wins and 14 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bolivar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen looking to control.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
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.
Nielsen keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up. #T1#
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nielsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolivar content just to control the position here.
Nielsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Bolivar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Bolivar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Bolivar mounts Nielsen! Really nice guard pass there!
Bolivar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar content just to control the position here.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar wants to take Nielsen's back here but Nielsen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Bolivar working for a submission but Nielsen is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Bolivar controlling the pace for now.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away.
Bolivar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolivar controlling his opponent. #T5#
Bolivar looking to control but Nielsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Nielsen stops Bolivar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from getting the reversal.
Bolivar controlling his opponent.
Bolivar looking to control but Nielsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Nielsen has given up his back here. Will Bolivar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (8) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is in bad spot here.
Bolivar tries to get the hooks in deep but Nielsen pushed the leg off.
Nielsen trying to control but not successfully.
Nielsen rolls, trying to escape but Bolivar keeps control of the position.
Nielsen breaks Bolivar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Bolivar is adopting a defensive guard.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bolivar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Bolivar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (4) Nielsen
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Nielsen won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Nielsen postures up.
Bolivar pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Bolivar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (12) vs (4) Nielsen
Bolivar trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolivar in particular looking to stall.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Bolivar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nielsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (15) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen wants to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Bolivar controlling his opponent.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Bolivar looking for a guillotine from mount but Nielsen is having none of it. #T10#
Bolivar takes Nielsen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nielsen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (18) vs (4) Nielsen#SUB#
Bolivar looking to break Nielsen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nielsen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bolivar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bolivar avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Nielsen wants to escape the position.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bolivar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nielsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nielsen for a finish.
Nielsen turns into Bolivar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (18) vs (6) Nielsen#T11#
Bolivar looking to control.
Nielsen stands and throws Bolivar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (18) vs (9) Nielsen
Bolivar prevents Nielsen from improving position.
Bolivar struggling a bit here.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Bolivar is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Bolivar is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Nielsen trying to control the position but Bolivar is working away.
Bolivar is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Bolivar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolivar wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nielsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (22) vs (9) Nielsen#T14##SUB#
Nielsen is trying to defend against the choke here but Bolivar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bolivar Tightens the hold and Nielsen taps out furiously! Bolivar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johnny Bolivar thanked Iraqi Steroids, Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 231
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bolivar defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolivar defends well.#SUB#
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Bolivar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T6#
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.#T7#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
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 19 wins and 13 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gelfen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bolivar (0) vs (4) Gelfen
Bolivar stops Gelfen from passing to mount.
Bolivar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gelfen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolivar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gelfen is working away from the top position though.
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.
Bolivar is trying to control but Gelfen passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (0) vs (7) Gelfen
Bolivar is being controlled here. #T1#
Bolivar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Gelfen trying to control the pace.
Gelfen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bolivar trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolivar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (7) Gelfen
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
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.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Gelfen is trying to hold Bolivar in close to prevent damage but Bolivar has managed to pass into half guard.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gelfen manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen manages to get to full guard.
Gelfen controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving. #T6#
Gelfen controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
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.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (7) Gelfen
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position. #T7#
Bolivar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gelfen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Gelfen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Bolivar stalling. #T9##SUB2#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gelfen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Gelfen looking to control.
Bolivar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there. #T11#
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (5) vs (9) Gelfen
Gelfen is looking to stall here but Bolivar recovers full guard.
Bolivar pulls Gelfen in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar is pulling down on Gelfen's head to control his posture.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (7) vs (9) Gelfen#T13#
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Bolivar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gelfen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar forces his way into half guard.
Bolivar trying to advance position but Gelfen counters by regaining guard.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gelfen working for a triangle but Bolivar defends it easily.
#T14#
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (10) vs (9) Gelfen
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is trying to move to mount but Gelfen reverses beautifully and ends up in Bolivar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (11) Gelfen
Gelfen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Eddie Gelfen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Johnny Bolivar was interviewed post fight and said 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
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.#TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4##SUB#
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. #T5#
Lambrucci controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Bolivar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
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. #T6#
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. #SUB2#
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#T7#
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.#T8#
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.
#T9#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Lambrucci defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lambrucci can't escape the position.
#T10#
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. #T11#
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.
#SUB#
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. #T12#
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. #T13#
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. #T14#
Bolivar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lambrucci working for a submission but Bolivar is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
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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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 23 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vicini tries to sprawl but Bolivar drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Bolivar
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolivar in particular looking to stall.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini gets full guard.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.#T1#
Bolivar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vicini is now in half guard.
Bolivar is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
#SUB#
Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Bolivar defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Vicini trying to control from Bolivar's half guard. Bolivar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar wants to hit a sweep here but Vicini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bolivar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.#T3#
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolivar is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bolivar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vicini.
Vicini looking to control but Bolivar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Bolivar doesn't allow it. #T4#
Bolivar can't escape the position.
Vicini can't control as he wanted to and Bolivar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vicini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bolivar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vicini is looking to defend but Bolivar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vicini! Bolivar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vicini taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar very nearly forgot to thank Iraqi Steroids, Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Bolivar won't allow Jones to pass to mount. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Bolivar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolivar avoid being mounted?
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Bolivar
Jones is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bolivar is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (8) vs (0) Bolivar#T2#
Bolivar tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.#SUB#
Jones tightening his grip on Bolivar, looking for the choke.
Bolivar tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Jones wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy.#SUB#
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolivar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bolivar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
#T4##SUB#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bolivar trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Bolivar wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (8) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T5#
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (10) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (13) vs (2) Bolivar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolivar has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (16) vs (2) Bolivar#T6##SUB#
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolivar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bolivar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jones is looking to control Bolivar but Bolivar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bolivar tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Bolivar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T7#
Bolivar wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Bolivar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Bolivar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (16) vs (4) Bolivar#SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking to control.
#T8##SUB#
Jones has his foot on Bolivar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolivar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (16) vs (7) Bolivar
Bolivar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Bolivar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (16) vs (9) Bolivar
Jones wants to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Bolivar controlling from mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Bolivar fails to move to back control. #T10##SUB2#
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolivar.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Bolivar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Bolivar controlling from the full mount.
Jones can't escape the position.
Bolivar trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Bolivar trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bolivar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolivar content just to control the position here.
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Bolivar keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (16) vs (12) Bolivar#SUB2#
Bolivar is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well. #T13#
Jones is really stuck here.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Bolivar tries to keep control of the position but Jones is staying busy.
Bolivar gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
Bolivar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Bolivar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Bolivar is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Bolivar avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands. #T14##SUB2#
Bolivar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolivar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bolivar is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bolivar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones turns into Bolivar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (18) vs (12) Bolivar
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
Jamaica Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Johnny Bolivar spoke after the fight, saying 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolivar with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Kilpi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi pushes down on Bolivar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolivar sees it coming and defends easily.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolivar sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
Kilpi is looking to advance position but Bolivar won't allow it.
Bolivar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
Bolivar is not content to let Kilpi control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Kilpi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolivar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
Kilpi trying to control from Bolivar's half guard. Bolivar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Kilpi is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.
Bolivar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kilpi won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
Kilpi trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Kilpi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bolivar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Bolivar controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Kilpi#T5#
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Kilpi postures up.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
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 is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi drops back looking for a leg! Bolivar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolivar manages to kick Kilpi off! Kilpi jumps back into Bolivar's guard. #T6#
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (4) Kilpi
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Bolivar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (7) vs (4) Kilpi
Kilpi is looking for a sweep.
Kilpi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilpi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar is taking a breather. Kilpi 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.#T8#
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilpi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolivar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Kilpi defends it.
Bolivar prevents Kilpi from improving his position.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Kilpi is having none of it.
Bolivar stalling. #T9#
Bolivar prevents Kilpi from improving his position.
Bolivar trying to control the pace.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Bolivar is keen to just control but Kilpi is a slippery customer.
Bolivar wants to free his trapped foot but Kilpi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilpi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Kilpi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Bolivar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (10) vs (4) Kilpi
Kilpi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Bolivar prevents Kilpi from improving his position.#T12#
Kilpi is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Kilpi gets full guard.#SUB#
Bolivar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kilpi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kilpi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (6) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position here. #T13#
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar looking to control.
Bolivar controlling the position.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bolivar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilpi defends it easily.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully. #T14#
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar is trying to keep Kilpi in close.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Bolivar is looking to get back to full guard here but Kilpi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (10) vs (9) Kilpi
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
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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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gelfen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolivar.
Gelfen feinted with a counter takedown.
Gelfen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gelfen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolivar.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bolivar.
Bolivar shoots in for a double leg but Gelfen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bolivar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bolivar shoots for a takedown but Gelfen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gelfen attempts a counter takedown but Bolivar avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Gelfen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen tries to pass to full mount but Bolivar defends it.
Gelfen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Gelfen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolivar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gelfen wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard. #T2#
Gelfen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gelfen is trying to control. Bolivar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolivar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Gelfen from controlling successfully.
Gelfen is really struggling to control Bolivar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gelfen passes into half guard. #T3#
Bolivar is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen wants to free his trapped foot but Bolivar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gelfen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (5) vs (0) Bolivar
Bolivar tries to improve his position but instead Gelfen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (8) vs (0) Bolivar
Gelfen tries to get the hooks in deep but Bolivar pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Gelfen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bolivar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bolivar for a finish. #SUB#
Bolivar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Gelfen working for a choke but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Gelfen just sinks the hooks in.
Bolivar rolls, trying to escape but Gelfen keeps control of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a choke. Bolivar gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bolivar manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (8) vs (2) Bolivar#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolivar defends well.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for a guillotine here but Bolivar defends easily.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (5) Bolivar
Gelfen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bolivar's best efforts.#T6##SUB#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Bolivar is looking to advance position but Gelfen won't allow it.
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gelfen keeps working.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Gelfen is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar stalling. #T8#
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gelfen trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Bolivar is looking to advance position but Gelfen won't allow it.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Bolivar's head to control him but Bolivar postures up.
#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gelfen is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Gelfen is in trouble now - Bolivar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (8) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position but Bolivar isn't that keen on the idea.
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away. #T11#
Bolivar controlling from the full mount.
Gelfen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Gelfen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolivar fails to advance to Gelfen's back.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from getting the reversal.#T12#
Gelfen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolivar is looking to work his way around to Gelfen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Gelfen'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.#T13#
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolivar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is having none of it.
Gelfen is working to get back to half guard.
Gelfen tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolivar tries to control but Gelfen wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (8) vs (11) Bolivar
Gelfen tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar wins on points by 11 to 8.
Johnny Bolivar very nearly forgot to thank Iraqi Steroids, Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 164: Hozdic vs Sparxx II
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Bolivar is pressed up against the ropes. Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolivar down to the mat. Bolivar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Morgan clinches.
Bolivar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morgan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Morgan pulls Bolivar into guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Bolivar content to stall in guard here.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar being controlled here momentarily.
Morgan looking to control.
#T1#
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T2#
Morgan seems keen to control Bolivar's posture.
Bolivar trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Morgan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bolivar trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Morgan
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolivar seems keen to control Morgan's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bolivar holds on and takes a little breather.
Morgan trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Morgan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bolivar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (0) vs (5) Morgan
Bolivar being controlled for a moment.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T6#
Bolivar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morgan 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.
Morgan is stalling here. Bolivar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morgan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bolivar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (4) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bolivar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morgan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolivar's guard! Nice work there by Morgan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Morgan 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.
Morgan passes into half guard.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Bolivar defending well.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Bolivar is having none of it.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolivar is looking to control Morgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bolivar avoid being mounted?#T8#
Bolivar tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Morgan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (4) vs (10) Morgan
Bolivar is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morgan trying to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolivar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Morgan controlling from mount.
Bolivar prevents Morgan from taking his back.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Bolivar is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bolivar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Morgan has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (4) vs (13) Morgan
Morgan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
What can Bolivar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bolivar just trying to survive but Morgan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Bolivar tries to escape the position.
Morgan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bolivar wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Morgan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bolivar doesn't escape.
Morgan is looking to control Bolivar but Bolivar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bolivar can't escape the position.
Morgan has good solid back control here. #T13#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Morgan.
Bolivar is keeping busy.
Morgan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bolivar's body.
Bolivar prevents Morgan from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Morgan is hanging on to Bolivar's back as he tries to escape.
Morgan controlling from the back.
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.
Morgan is continuing to stall.
Bolivar prevents Morgan from getting a body triangle.
Morgan keeps control of the position as Bolivar tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Morgan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jack Morgan thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Johnny Bolivar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Buy Iraqi Steroids, Inc in Rio, its the best!'. |
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Event:
CACC 159: Average vs Halo III
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Addams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bolivar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Addams#SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Addams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolivar is just riding it out for now. Addams eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bolivar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams not doing much here.
Bolivar gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Bolivar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Addams 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) Addams
Bolivar trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Addams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bolivar slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Bolivar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Addams looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bolivar pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (2) Addams
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Bolivar works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (8) vs (2) Addams
Addams tries to roll but Bolivar sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Addams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bolivar.
Addams staying busy and making it hard for Bolivar to control. #T3#
Addams trying to control the position but Bolivar manages to sink in the hooks.
Bolivar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bolivar tries to keep control of the position but Addams is staying busy.
Addams tries to break free.
Addams prevents Bolivar from getting a body triangle.
Addams trying to control the action but Bolivar just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Addams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (11) vs (2) Addams
Addams is working to get back to half guard.
Addams regains half guard.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Addams is having none of it. #SUB#
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Addams defends it well.
Addams wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Addams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T5#
Bolivar is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar prevents Addams from improving his position.#T6##SUB2#
Addams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
Bolivar is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Addams is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Bolivar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Addams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bolivar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Addams. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (14) vs (2) Addams
Addams is looking for a sweep.
Addams sneaks back into half guard.
Bolivar wants to pass to mount but Addams is defending the position. #T8#
Bolivar slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Addams moves into full guard.
Bolivar is stalling in the full guard.
Addams can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolivar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9##SUB#
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Addams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams trying to control here.
#SUB#
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolivar stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Addams manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Bolivar won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Addams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself. #SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams controlling Bolivar's posture.
Addams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolivar controls the pace.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolivar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Addams controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is fighting to break Addams's control of his arms but Addams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Addams 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.
Addams looking to control but Bolivar passes into half guard.
#T13#
Addams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Addams actively working from the bottom here.
Bolivar wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Bolivar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (17) vs (2) Addams
Addams is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolivar has a good base and remains in mount.
Bolivar tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Addams is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Bolivar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolivar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams tries to hold on but Bolivar postures up.
Addams is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is working to get back to half guard.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Johnny Bolivar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bolivar gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.
Dominguez 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: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Dominguez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Dominguez passes Bolivar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez not doing much here.
Bolivar trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez 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.#T3#
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolivar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Bolivar defending well.
Dominguez prevents Bolivar from improving his position.#T4#
Dominguez wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
It looks like Dominguez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dominguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Bolivar tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez looking to control but Bolivar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolivar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Bolivar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom. #T7#
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Bolivar defends it.
Bolivar is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Bolivar defending well.
Dominguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (2) vs (8) Dominguez#T8#
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolivar is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Bolivar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez trying to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Bolivar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolivar wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolivar is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Bolivar tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Bolivar tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolivar is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Dominguez trying to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Dominguez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolivar is now in Dominguez's guard. A big mistake from Dominguez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (8) Dominguez
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Bolivar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolivar trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Dominguez 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: Bolivar (4) vs (10) Dominguez
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez 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.
Bolivar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 10 to 4.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 139: Hozdic vs Nielsen II
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bolivar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Bright but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#T1#
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolivar is aware though and is defending well.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Bright's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bright's guard.
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Bright defends it.
Bolivar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well. #T3#
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
Bright trying to hold on to Bolivar's head to control him but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well.
Bright has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Still in half guard, Bolivar seems content to control.
Bolivar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bright is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Bolivar uses his free foot to push down on Bright's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bright. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bright is holding on tight.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolivar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bright for as long as he can get away with.
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Bright is trying to reverse the position but instead Bolivar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (8) vs (0) Bright#SUB#
Bolivar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.#T6##SUB#
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Bright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Bright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Bolivar stalling away here and it's allowed Bright to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolivar stalling.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.#T8#
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Bright defends it.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bolivar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (11) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bolivar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bright's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
Bright is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bright trying to remain calm as Bolivar controls from the top position.
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bolivar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolivar (13) vs (0) Bright
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bolivar trying to control but Bright is having none of it.
Bolivar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bolivar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (16) vs (0) Bright#T11##SUB#
Bright is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bolivar gets his way!
#SUB#
Bolivar is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bright has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bolivar has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bright taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bolivar doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Bolivar made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Bill Bright was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bolivar gets caught flat footed, as Tormenta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta stays in close to Bolivar's body and controls the position.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Tormenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tormenta controls the pace.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there.
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Tormenta sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Tormenta being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Tormenta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolivar's guard.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Tormenta prevents Bolivar from improving his position.
Bolivar trying to control here.
#T3#
Bolivar tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
Tormenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tormenta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bolivar trying to hold on to Tormenta's head to control him but Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta controlling the action here. #T4#
Bolivar is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Tormenta prevents Bolivar from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolivar trying to control from the bottom.
Tormenta is looking to advance position but Bolivar won't allow it.
Tormenta wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Tormenta seems content to control.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
Bolivar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tormenta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tormenta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolivar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there.
Tormenta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolivar has Tormenta pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tormenta preventing the sweep.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
Tormenta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tormenta won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Tormenta content to stall in guard here.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tormenta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tormenta slips nicely into half guard.
Tormenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Tormenta.#T11#
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tormenta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolivar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tormenta.
Tormenta wants to take a breather but Bolivar is having none of it. #T12#
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta stalling.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tormenta is looking to stall here but Bolivar recovers full guard. #T13#
Tormenta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Tormenta controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta pushes down on Bolivar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolivar is looking for a sweep. Tormenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tormenta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolivar keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta is pressing down on Bolivar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolivar is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta wins on points by 2 to 0.
A victorious Fray Tormenta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 17 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bystrom gets caught napping as Bolivar dives in and scores a takedown. Bystrom manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar stays in close to Bystrom's body and controls the position.
Bolivar trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Bystrom keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolivar is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolivar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Bolivar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bystrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolivar defends it easily.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (5) Bolivar
Bolivar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bolivar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Bystrom is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bystrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolivar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.
Bystrom is working hard here to advance position.
Bystrom is not content to let Bolivar control the position. #T5#
Bolivar happy to just control the position for now.
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.
Bystrom is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bystrom will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bystrom is not content to let Bolivar control the position. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
Bolivar wants to control for a moment but Bystrom uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bolivar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7##SUB2#
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 wants to take a breather but Bystrom is having none of it.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8#
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bystrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolivar controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Bolivar wants to control but Bystrom is keeping him busy.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but Bystrom defending well.
Well, if Bolivar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T10##SUB2#
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 tries to pass to full mount but Bystrom defends it. #T11#
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bystrom keeps working.
Bolivar trying to control the pace.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Bystrom is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom'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.#T12#
Bolivar stalling.
Bystrom wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but Bystrom defending well. #SUB#
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolivar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (8) Bolivar#T13#
Bolivar moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (0) vs (11) Bolivar
What can Bystrom do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bystrom is keeping busy.
#T14#
Bystrom breaks Bolivar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (11) Bolivar
Bolivar pulls Bystrom in close to his closed guard and prevents Bystrom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bystrom is looking to pass into half guard but Bolivar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bolivar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (13) Bolivar#SUB#
Bystrom has his foot on Bolivar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolivar works his way back into a safe position though.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.
Bolivar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolivar trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar wins on points by 13 to 2.
Johnny Bolivar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Amos Burton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Burton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burton tries to pull guard but Bolivar holds him up against the ropes and eventually Burton drops back down to his feet.
Burton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolivar smiles and moves away.
Johnny Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amos Burton.
Bolivar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burton is fending him off so far but Bolivar persists. Nope, Burton circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolivar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burton swivels and escapes.
Bolivar goes for a double leg but Burton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Burton continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Burton pushes Bolivar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Burton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Burton drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolivar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burton 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. #T1#
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar stays in close to Burton's body and controls the position.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Burton has his foot on Bolivar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolivar works his way back into a safe position though.
Burton can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolivar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burton is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.#T3#
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
Bolivar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (3) vs (0) Burton#SUB#
Bolivar looking to secure an arm triangle but Burton defends it well.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Bolivar maintains control.
Bolivar wants to take his opponent's back but Burton doesn't allow it.
Bolivar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Bolivar tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
Bolivar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Bolivar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burton is trying to escape the mount but Bolivar keeps good control and instead manages to take Burton's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (6) vs (0) Burton
Bolivar has the hooks in. Burton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Bolivar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Burton rolls, trying to escape but Bolivar keeps control of the position.
Burton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burton breaks Bolivar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (6) vs (2) Burton#T5#
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Burton is proving a slippery customer.
Burton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Bolivar pulls Burton in close to prevent any damage.
Bolivar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (8) vs (2) Burton#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolivar controls the pace.
Bolivar trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolivar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle but Bolivar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle here but Bolivar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (11) vs (2) Burton
Bolivar works to advance to full mount. Burton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolivar (13) vs (2) Burton
Burton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolivar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8##SUB#
Burton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bolivar.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Bolivar maintains control.
Bolivar takes Burton's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (16) vs (2) Burton
Burton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Bolivar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Burton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burton has given up his back. Will we see Bolivar going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (19) vs (2) Burton
Bolivar keeps control of the position as Burton tries to break free.
#SUB#
Burton showing good submission defense here.
#T9#
Bolivar controlling well, preventing Burton from escaping the position.
Bolivar is riding his opponent, not letting Burton buck him off.
Burton 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.#SUB#
Bolivar is persistently looking for the submission but Burton is defending it well.
Burton is really stuck here.
Bolivar tries to keep control of the position but Burton is staying busy.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Burton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burton rolls, trying to escape but Bolivar keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Bolivar tries to keep control of the position but Burton is staying busy.
Burton is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Burton is trying to roll into a better position but Bolivar has get a rear naked choke and Burton is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 116
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bolivar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolivar.#TD#
Bolivar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Frost
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is taking a breather. Frost 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 wants to pass the guard but Frost is defending well.
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Frost trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Bolivar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frost knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolivar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bolivar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Frost defend it? Bolivar steps over the head and cranks it - Frost is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bolivar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
A less than humble Johnny Bolivar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 113
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kolby Khaos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bolivar. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Khaos (0) vs (4) Bolivar
Bolivar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Khaos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bolivar moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Khaos (0) vs (6) Bolivar
Bolivar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khaos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khaos tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolivar controlling his opponent. #T2#
It looks like Bolivar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Khaos wants to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Khaos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Bolivar controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khaos is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Bolivar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khaos tries to hold on but Bolivar pushes him away.
Khaos working to try and regain half guard.
Khaos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolivar trying to control but Khaos is having none of it.
Bolivar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Bolivar trying to control but Khaos is having none of it.
Bolivar controlling from the full mount.
Khaos tries to hold on but Bolivar postures up.
Khaos is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bolivar controlling from mount.
Khaos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Bolivar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolivar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bolivar trying to control but Khaos is having none of it.
Bolivar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
More stalling from Bolivar.
Bolivar trying to control but Khaos is having none of it.
Bolivar controlling the pace for now.
Khaos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolivar content just to control the position here. #T8#
Bolivar with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Bolivar tries to control but Khaos wriggling away.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolivar wants to control the pace but Khaos is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khaos is trying desperately to improve position.
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 controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Khaos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bolivar is taking a breather. Khaos 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 looking to advance position but Khaos won't allow it.
Bolivar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khaos wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Khaos is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khaos avoid being mounted?#T11#
Khaos is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolivar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Khaos (0) vs (9) Bolivar
Khaos is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Khaos tries to hold on but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Khaos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolivar controlling from mount.
Well,Khaos is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Khaos tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bolivar controlling the position easily from mount.
Khaos tries to reverse the position but Bolivar maintains control.#T13#
Bolivar controlling from the full mount.
Khaos regains half guard.
Bolivar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Khaos (0) vs (12) Bolivar
Bolivar controlling from side mount. #T14#
Khaos struggling a bit here.
Bolivar slows the pace down.
Khaos stops Bolivar from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khaos is trying to control Bolivar's posture but Bolivar avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar wins on points by 12 to 0.
Johnny Bolivar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 108
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bolivar feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Bolivar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Bolivar
Morgan 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.
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 wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan looking to control.
Bolivar trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolivar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan trying to control the position.
#T2#
Bolivar trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Bolivar is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Bolivar wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Morgan seems content to control.#T4#
Morgan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (5) vs (2) Bolivar
Morgan wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Bolivar prevents Morgan from improving position.
Morgan trying to control the position but Bolivar is working away. #SUB#
Bolivar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morgan's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Morgan! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bolivar has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phil Coleman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Coleman drives through and clinches with Bolivar against the cage.
#TD#
Coleman successfully pulls guard.
Bolivar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman seems keen to control Bolivar's posture.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bolivar has gone for a leg lock! Coleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolivar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolivar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coleman has passed into half guard!
Coleman 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.#T1#
Bolivar trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman prevents Bolivar from improving his position.#SUB#
Coleman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolivar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coleman controlling the action here.#T2#
Coleman wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Bolivar gets back to full guard.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Bolivar pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Bolivar keeps trying to improve his position.
Coleman content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar working a defensive guard but Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman prevents Bolivar from improving his position.
Coleman stalling away here and it's allowed Bolivar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Bolivar pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bolivar is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
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.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar has his hands on Coleman's head, controlling the position.
Coleman trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Coleman looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (2) vs (2) Bolivar#T7#
Coleman is pulling down on Bolivar's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolivar, at least for the moment.
Bolivar trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (4) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Coleman is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Coleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bolivar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Coleman is thwarting Bolivar's attempts to control the position.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Bolivar is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Bolivar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolivar.
Bolivar looking to control.
#T10#
Coleman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coleman (7) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Coleman easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coleman (9) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bolivar is controlling Coleman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Bolivar is doing well to control the position and prevent Coleman from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Bolivar defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Bolivar controlling the position for now.
Coleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Coleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolivar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.#T12##SUB#
Coleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Coleman is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolivar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman. #SUB#
Coleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Coleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Coleman is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolivar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coleman takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Phil Coleman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 82
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2595 p4p, 276 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 7552 p4p, 553 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Harry Hirsch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirsch trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Bolivar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hirsch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirsch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Hirsch is pulling down on Bolivar's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolivar, at least for the moment.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar preventing the sweep.
Bolivar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (5) Bolivar
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hirsch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolivar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hirsch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bolivar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Hirsch defends the submission attempt.
Hirsch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirsch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hirsch moves into full guard.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
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 is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Bolivar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hirsch dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (5) Bolivar
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirsch controls the pace.
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bolivar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch passes Bolivar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Hirsch wants to pass to mount but Bolivar is defending the position.
Hirsch is keen to just control but Bolivar is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolivar is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (7) Bolivar
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolivar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (7) Bolivar
Hirsch trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Bolivar controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch passes into half guard.
Hirsch trying to control the pace.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch uses his free foot to push down on Bolivar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bolivar. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (7) Bolivar
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
A victorious Harry Hirsch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
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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Event:
CACC 75
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 7397 p4p, 159 weight class) and Tyler Moore (ranked 2939 p4p, 78 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 9 wins and 4 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Moore!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moore gets tackled into the ropes by Bolivar. Bolivar maintains the clinch.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolivar gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Moore
Moore tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Bolivar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar continues to stall.
Moore is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Bolivar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is taking a breather. Moore 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 looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Bolivar is working for a kimura but Moore is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolivar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Moore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moore is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Bolivar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolivar is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
Bolivar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Moore is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar is working for a kimura but Moore is defending it quite comfortably.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
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.
Moore is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Bolivar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Moore defend it? Bolivar steps over the head and cranks it - Moore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bolivar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
After the fight, Johnny Bolivar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jaxon Bremner (ranked 2441 p4p, 66 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5920 p4p, 156 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bolivar's choice of entrance music: Superman Theme. Jaxon Bremner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bremner goes for a double leg but Bolivar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bolivar continues to drive forward.
Bolivar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bolivar is trying to trip Bremner. He has hold of a leg but Bremner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bolivar persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Bolivar
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolivar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolivar trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bremner is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bolivar frees his head nicely. Oh but Bremner has switched to an armbar! Bolivar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jaxon Bremner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jaxon Bremner waved his t-shirt featuring Top Gun Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 63
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5884 p4p, 137 weight class) and Harry Kane (ranked 3664 p4p, 89 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bolivar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Superman Theme. Harry Kane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 8 wins and 3 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bolivar clinches with his opponent.
Bolivar is pressed up against the ropes. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolivar down to the mat. Bolivar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane gets tackled into the ropes by Bolivar. Bolivar maintains the clinch.
Kane is looking for a takedown.
Kane 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.
Kane is trying to drag Bolivar to the mat but Bolivar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Johnny Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Kane.
Bolivar has Kane pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bolivar pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kane tumbling to the mat - Bolivar dives into Kane's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Kane
Bolivar stands and throws Kane's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (0) Kane
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar controlling the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kane has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kane is trying to escape and Bolivar transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kane is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bolivar! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Bolivar!
A victorious Johnny Bolivar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 6004 p4p, 139 weight class) and Yowis Ben (ranked 6778 p4p, 186 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yowis Ben!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar moves into the clinch.
Bolivar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Ben
Bolivar is working for a kimura but Ben is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ben keeps working.
Ben is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Ben is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ben could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bolivar has cracked it and Ben is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bolivar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
After the big win, Johnny Bolivar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Checkmate Fight Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 7033 p4p, 123 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5992 p4p, 115 weight class). Boudreaux's entrance music is Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bolivar's choice of entrance music: Superman Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boudreaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolivar.
Bolivar tries to clinch up but Boudreaux circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolivar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolivar wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.
Boudreaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolivar.
Boudreaux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolivar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolivar seems keen to control Boudreaux's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boudreaux trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Boudreaux pushing down on Bolivar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boudreaux wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is defending well.
Boudreaux 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 pressing down on Boudreaux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolivar, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux postures up.
Boudreaux 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.
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.
Boudreaux slips nicely into half guard.
Bolivar trying to hold on to Boudreaux's head to control him but Boudreaux postures up.
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolivar is trying to maintain the position but Boudreaux is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolivar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boudreaux is working away from the top position though.
Boudreaux trying to mount his opponent but Bolivar defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Boudreaux is working hard here to advance position.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boudreaux is one step ahead there.
Boudreaux passes into half guard.
Bolivar is refusing to be controlled, as Boudreaux sits in half guard.
Bolivar is pressing down on Boudreaux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boudreaux looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (2) Bolivar
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar won't allow Boudreaux to sweep him here.
Bolivar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boudreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Bolivar won't allow Boudreaux to sweep him here.
Boudreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boudreaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boudreaux looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Boudreaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boudreaux controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar passes Boudreaux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boudreaux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boudreaux trying to hold on to Bolivar's head to control him but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping him busy.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boudreaux is trying to control but can't.
Bolivar is working for a kimura but Boudreaux is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Boudreaux keeping control of the position.
Boudreaux is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Boudreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Boudreaux wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is trying to control but can't.
Bolivar content to control rather than advance.
Boudreaux is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Boudreaux gets full guard.
Boudreaux 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.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Boudreaux, not yet.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar trying to move into half guard but instead Boudreaux has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boudreaux trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
Boudreaux trying to move into half guard but instead Bolivar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (4) Bolivar
Bolivar trying to control but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux wants to sweep here but Bolivar controlling him for the moment.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Boudreaux is trying to keep Bolivar in close.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (4) vs (7) Bolivar
Bolivar trying to control the action but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the position but Boudreaux is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is trying to improve his position.
Bolivar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bolivar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boudreaux is looking for a sweep.
Bolivar trying to control the position but Boudreaux is working away.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boudreaux has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolivar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the position but Boudreaux is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is looking to reverse the position.
Boudreaux struggling a bit here.
Bolivar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boudreaux is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boudreaux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boudreaux is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boudreaux rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolivar's guard! Nice work there by Boudreaux! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (6) vs (7) Bolivar
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (6) vs (9) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
Boudreaux is adopting a defensive guard.
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Boudreaux.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boudreaux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (8) vs (9) Bolivar
Bolivar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar wins on points by 9 to 8.
Johnny Bolivar gave a mention to Checkmate Fight Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 6123 p4p, 91 weight class) and Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 6247 p4p, 94 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. On his way into the ring it seems that Johnny Bolivar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Bolivar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bolivar takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolivar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chai is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrizinho Chai.
Bolivar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolivar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolivar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolivar prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolivar goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolivar moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolivar smiles and moves away.
Johnny Bolivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolivar gets a clinch.
Chai tries for a takedown but Bolivar manages to get underhooks.
Bolivar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chai regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Chai
Bolivar trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Bolivar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolivar has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Chai
Bolivar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolivar controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Chai wants to take a breather but Bolivar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Bolivar defends it.
Bolivar gets back to full guard.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Bolivar.
Bolivar can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
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.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (2) Chai
Bolivar looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Bolivar paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Bolivar's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrizinho Chai!
Rodrizinho Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 6018 p4p, 77 weight class) and Dwight Dumile (ranked 24671 p4p, 97 weight class). Bolivar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Superman Theme. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dwight Dumile!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dumile gets tackled into the ropes by Bolivar. Bolivar maintains the clinch.
Dumile wants a takedown but no success here.
Dumile is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar wants the takedown. Dumile is fighting it off but Bolivar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dumile's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Dumile
Dumile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dumile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dumile wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Dumile keeps moving.
Dumile 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.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Dumile is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumile is trying to keep Bolivar in close.
Bolivar trying to control but Dumile is working from the bottom.
Bolivar stays in close to Dumile's body and controls the position.
Dumile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolivar is one step ahead there.
Dumile pulls Bolivar in to control the position.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dumile's guard.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dumile is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dumile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar wants to control but Dumile is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dumile sees it coming and defends easily.
Dumile wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dumile wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Dumile is trying to control but can't.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dumile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dumile is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Dumile defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar wants to control but Dumile is keeping him busy.
Dumile is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Dumile is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Dumile trying to control here.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Dumile is a slippery customer.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dumile manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Dumile is keeping the position.
Bolivar trying to control but Dumile is working from the bottom.
Bolivar postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (0) Dumile
Bolivar working away.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumile keeps working.
Dumile is trying to improve his position.
Dumile is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Dumile is trying to improve his position.
Bolivar is trying to get an arm triangle but Dumile is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dumile tries to improve position but can't.
Bolivar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bolivar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dumile is being controlled here.
Dumile wants to control but Bolivar postures up.
Dumile tries to improve position but can't.
Bolivar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolivar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolivar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bolivar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dumile is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dumile is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Dumile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar is trying to get an arm triangle but Dumile is defending well.
Bolivar just content to control the position.
Dumile is trying to control Bolivar's posture but Bolivar avoids it.
Dumile is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Dumile is looking to regain half guard here but Bolivar keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is trying to escape the position but Bolivar is controlling the position.
Dumile is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Dumile tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dumile is trying to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dumile is trying to control Bolivar's posture but Bolivar avoids it.
Dumile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position but Dumile is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is trying to get back to half guard.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumile keeps working.
Dumile tries to improve position but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the position but Dumile is working away.
Bolivar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dumile's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bolivar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dumile, who protects the arm well.
Dumile tries to improve position but can't.
Dumile keeps trying to improve his position.
Bolivar wants to control but Dumile is keeping him busy.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dumile has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dumile has one of Bolivar's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dumile 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.
Dumile wants to control but Bolivar postures up.
Dumile tries to improve position but can't.
Bolivar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bolivar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bolivar trying to control the action but Dumile is working from the bottom.
Dumile is looking for a sweep.
Bolivar working away.
Bolivar trying to control the position but Dumile is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is trying to control Bolivar's posture but Bolivar avoids it.
Dumile is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dumile sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolivar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dumile is positioning himself well to prevent Bolivar advancing to mount.
Bolivar is trying to control. Dumile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dumile wants to get back to full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Dumile is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolivar is working for a kimura but Dumile is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumile avoid being mounted?
Dumile is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dumile sees it coming and defends easily.
Dumile is trying to control but can't.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Dumile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura here.
Bolivar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dumile is just riding it out for now. Bolivar eventually gives up the hold.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar content to control rather than advance.
Bolivar prevents Dumile from improving his position.
Bolivar trying to control from half guard but Dumile is working away.
Bolivar prevents Dumile from improving his position.
Dumile is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolivar trying to control from half guard but Dumile is working away.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Dumile but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is looking to improve his position.
Dumile is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dumile wants to get back to full guard.
Dumile trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar is trying to control. Dumile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dumile is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumile avoid being mounted?
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dumile has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dumile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is looking to control Bolivar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dumile avoid being mounted?
Bolivar is trying to control. Dumile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dumile wants to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Dumile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura here.
Bolivar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumile doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolivar.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but Dumile is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolivar to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dumile tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Johnny Bolivar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Checkmate Fight Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 22
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 6053 p4p, 59 weight class) and Tim Shamrock (ranked 5535 p4p, 51 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. Tim Shamrock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 4 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamrock is trying to drag Bolivar to the mat but Bolivar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Shamrock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bolivar regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Shamrock
Bolivar is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
Bolivar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamrock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Shamrock
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Shamrock looking to control.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar content to stall in guard here.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar preventing the sweep.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shamrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Shamrock's legs - danger averted.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar pushes down on Shamrock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shamrock is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Shamrock is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shamrock defends it well.
Shamrock is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamrock is still trying to improve position.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.
Bolivar is trying for a kimura here. Shamrock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bolivar wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Bolivar waved his t-shirt featuring Checkmate Fight Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 11
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
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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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5425 p4p, 49 weight class) and Hector Zorba (ranked 2296 p4p, 284 weight class). Bolivar comes to the cage accompanied by Superman Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Zorba!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar looks to clinch
and Zorba counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Zorba
Zorba preventing the sweep.
Zorba looking to pass the guard.
Zorba looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Zorba
Bolivar is pushing down on Zorba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorba is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zorba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolivar.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Zorba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zorba keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Zorba
Zorba controlling from the top position.
Bolivar is trying to keep Zorba in close.
Zorba wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zorba is one step ahead there.
Bolivar controls Zorba momentarily but Zorba frees himself.
Zorba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolivar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zorba has Bolivar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (4) Zorba
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorba is pulling down on Bolivar's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolivar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zorba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolivar has Zorba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (6) Zorba
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolivar has his hands on Zorba's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorba looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Zorba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zorba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolivar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (6) vs (6) Zorba
Bolivar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zorba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolivar has Zorba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (6) vs (8) Zorba
Zorba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorba is pushing down on Bolivar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolivar is fighting to maintain full guard but Zorba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zorba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zorba is working for a kimura but Bolivar is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba postures up.
Zorba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zorba wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolivar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Zorba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bolivar moves into full guard.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Zorba tries to pass.
Zorba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolivar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolivar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolivar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (10) vs (8) Zorba
Bolivar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Zorba is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zorba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorba keeps working.
Zorba is letting Bolivar control him for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zorba tries to improve position but can't.
Bolivar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bolivar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zorba's legs.
Bolivar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zorba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolivar's guard! Nice work there by Zorba! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (10) vs (10) Zorba
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zorba 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 (12) vs (10) Zorba
Bolivar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba is working from the bottom.
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (12) vs (12) Zorba
Zorba wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Zorba wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Zorba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zorba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolivar is trying to control the position but Zorba postures up.
Bolivar keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Zorba has gone for a leg lock! Bolivar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zorba's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (14) vs (12) Zorba
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zorba 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.
Bolivar passes into half guard.
Bolivar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zorba to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bolivar is looking to pass into half guard but Zorba pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zorba is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (14) vs (14) Zorba
Zorba 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 (16) vs (14) Zorba
Bolivar looking to sit in guard and control but Zorba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (16) vs (16) Zorba
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zorba wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
Bolivar wants to hit a switch here but Zorba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bolivar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (16) vs (19) Zorba
Zorba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolivar is now in Zorba's guard. A big mistake from Zorba there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (18) vs (19) Zorba
Bolivar trying to control but Zorba is working from the bottom.
Zorba pulls Bolivar in close to his closed guard and prevents Bolivar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is pushing down on Zorba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorba is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolivar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zorba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zorba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (18) vs (23) Zorba
Bolivar gets back to half guard.
Zorba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolivar defends it well.
Zorba is looking to advance position but Bolivar won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is defending against the submission attempts here by Zorba.
Bolivar is trying to control but can't.
Zorba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolivar defends it well.
Bolivar is trying to get back to full guard.
Zorba works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (18) vs (26) Zorba
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar tries to hold on but Zorba postures up.
Zorba jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bolivar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Bolivar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zorba is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolivar is defending well.
Bolivar manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zorba wins on points by 26 to 18.
A less than humble Hector Zorba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Rucco (ranked 21970 p4p, 492 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5256 p4p, 406 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frank Rucco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar closes the distance and pushes Rucco back into the ropes.
Rucco manages to pull guard.
Rucco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolivar is pushing down on Rucco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rucco is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Rucco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolivar in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Bolivar 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.
Rucco actively working from the bottom here.
Rucco actively working from the bottom here.
Rucco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bolivar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rucco is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Rucco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucco is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rucco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Rucco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rucco is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rucco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bolivar has cracked it and Rucco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bolivar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uraya Berrio (ranked 24116 p4p, 505 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5172 p4p, 410 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uraya Berrio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolivar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berrio gets tackled into the ropes by Bolivar. Bolivar maintains the clinch.
Berrio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berrio (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Berrio is controlling well.
Berrio is trying to control. Bolivar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolivar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berrio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolivar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berrio has managed to get both his arms back between Bolivar's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar seems keen to control Berrio's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrio trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Berrio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolivar is pulling down on Berrio's head to control his posture.
Berrio wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolivar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berrio (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berrio's guard.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Berrio defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berrio sees it coming and defends easily.
Berrio is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berrio defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrio is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berrio trying to control from the bottom.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Berrio is working from the bottom.
Bolivar stalling.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Berrio tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Berrio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Berrio is a slippery customer.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Berrio is defending well.
Bolivar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bolivar is trying to control. Berrio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Berrio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Berrio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berrio wants to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolivar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Berrio is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 4733 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Urip (ranked 2225 p4p, 262 weight class). Bolivar's entrance music is Superman Theme. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kang Urip!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Urip has taken the fight to the clinch.
Urip is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Urip pulls Bolivar into guard.
Urip 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.
Urip told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Urip is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Urip is keeping the position.
Urip controlling the position.
Bolivar pushes down on Urip's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urip controlling the position well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Urip can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Urip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Urip defends the submission attempt.
Urip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Urip has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bolivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bolivar wants to control but Urip is keeping him busy.
Urip is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolivar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolivar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolivar (0) vs (4) Urip
I would not like to be Bolivar right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urip's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Urip is hanging on to Bolivar's back as he tries to escape.
Urip is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar wants to control his opponent's hands but Urip gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bolivar trying to control the hands but Urip breaks the grip.
Bolivar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urip is continuing to stall.
Bolivar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Urip keeps control of the position easily here as Bolivar tries to buck him off.
Urip is hanging on to Bolivar's back as he tries to escape.
Urip just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bolivar is really stuck here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Urip keeps control of the position easily here as Bolivar tries to buck him off.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Urip just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Urip biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bolivar is really stuck here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Urip has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bolivar's body.
More stalling from Urip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Urip 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bolivar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Urip is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Urip.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Urip just sinks the hooks in.
Urip controls the position.
Urip is trying to stick to Bolivar's back but Bolivar is turning into Urip. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Urip's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bolivar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (4) Urip
Bolivar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Urip is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (6) Urip
Urip stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolivar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Urip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Urip is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bolivar working a defensive guard here.
Bolivar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Urip controls the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Urip stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urip keeps trying to improve his position.
Urip looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Urip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolivar is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Urip is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolivar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urip won't allow Bolivar to sweep him here.
Urip controlling from the top position.
Urip wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Urip content to stall in guard here.
Bolivar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolivar is trying to keep Urip in close.
Urip stays in close to Bolivar's body and controls the position.
The adventures of Urip the control monster continue. Boring.
Urip with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urip tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolivar is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urip wins on points by 6 to 2.
Kang Urip seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 4711 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balthazar Theron (ranked 23519 p4p, 194 weight class). Bolivar comes to the cage accompanied by Superman Theme. Theron has chosen Living on a Prayer as his entrance music. Balthazar Theron is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Balthazar Theron!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Theron pulls guard.
Bolivar passes into half guard.
Bolivar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Theron is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Bolivar!
An out of breath Johnny Bolivar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Balthazar Theron had this to say: 'Peace man, peace.'. |
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