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CFC CG 17 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 22 wins and 8 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Borgia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cicerón manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicerón working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia 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.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón moves into full guard.
Borgia pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Cicerón is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (2) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Borgia rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón looking for the choke from the back.
Borgia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cicerón's arms.
Borgia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cicerón.
Borgia is really stuck here.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Cicerón looking for the choke but no joy.
Borgia turns into Cicerón and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Cicerón's guard.
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia won't allow Cicerón to sweep him here.
Cicerón is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cicerón looks winded!
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard.
Cicerón is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Cicerón gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Cicerón wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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