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CACC 139: Hozdic vs Nielsen II PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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!
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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