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CFC CG 15 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaper pinned against the cage. Reaper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cicerón tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reaper defends well and Cicerón ends up having to push Reaper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cicerón is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julián Cicerón. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cicerón changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reaper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reaper wants it to stay on the feet.
Reaper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cicerón 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.
Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Cicerón's takedown attempt.
Cicerón drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cicerón tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reaper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cicerón pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reaper has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper fails to pull guard.
Cicerón is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cicerón prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reaper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cicerón fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cicerón.
Reaper wants to counter the offense by Cicerón and move into the clinch position.
Reaper has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Reaper clinches up with Cicerón and pushes him back against the cage.
Reaper jumps guard but Cicerón turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cicerón can't get the takedown.
Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cicerón walks away with a smile on his face. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cicerón.
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Reaper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cicerón has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reaper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Reaper
You can see the frustration on Reaper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reaper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cicerón working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Reaper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cicerón.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón working for a choke but Reaper is defending well.
Cicerón has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cicerón looking to break Reaper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reaper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cicerón will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reaper tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cicerón has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cicerón looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Reaper taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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