On 27SEPT15 I returned to Sevilla’s Real Maestranza to see six Alcurrecen bulls against three young Sevillianos. Esau Fernandez born in 1990, Borja Jimenez born in 1992 and Lama de Gongora born in 1992. The bulls were impressive. They weighted an average of 539 kg/1190 lbs. No bull got a green flag after act one, so they all ended up dying in the arena. That said, the bulls won. Each of the above named has not fought in Madrid so is not a “Matador” yet. No ears were awarded. Two ovations were given and these were given to Esau Fernandez because of his bravery/valor. None of the fighters could kill well. Each took at least 4-5 attempts at the sword. I have a picture of Esau Fernandez with a bloody escarpa going to attempt his 4th try. Esau Fernandez could not kill well, but he was definitely a brave guy. He got two coronadas. His first bull hit him in the ribs. He was down for a while but fought through to the end of his bull. He was the only toreo to receive his bull on his knees at the beginning. It did not turn out well with his second bull as the bull focused on him and not on the veronica cape about 10 feet from him. The bull stopped and had a 10 foot charge and plowed the guy on his knees. He appeared less injured that his first horn to the ribs. Looking at the picture I think the bull jumped over him. I have a picture of the bull in front of him not looking at the veronica, “The oh shit moment” and a picture of bull pummeling Mr. Fernandez. He was on his back versus a 1000 lb bull for at least a minute while his caudilla ran from the barreras to the middle of the plaza. The main guys were not the only ones struggling. I got a picture of on the banderillos on the ground by the barrera. He missed his mark and got hit by the bull. I got a picture of the picador missing the bull entirely with his vara. I think twice the bulls got the horses on the ground. It was a great night in Sevilla. I hope to return in Spain in a few years and see Esau Fernandez as his career develops. With his bravery maybe he will become one of the greats if his bravery doesn’t kill him first.
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