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CFC CG 4th of July 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 24 wins and 10 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Borgia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Singleton
Singleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Singleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Singleton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Singleton wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Singleton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Singleton manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Singleton's guard.
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 for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Singleton is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Singleton is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Borgia drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Borgia as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Singleton screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Borgia! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia is the new super heavyweight champion!
Cesare Borgia 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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