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CFC CG 25 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 7 wins and 6 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble shoots in but Cicerón avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goble gets caught flat footed, as Cicerón shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Goble
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cicerón drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cicerón has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (2) Goble
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.
Cicerón looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goble has picked Cicerón up and slammed him! Cicerón can't keep hold of the triangle and Goble manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (5) Goble
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón manages to get back to half guard.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is defending well.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble wants to take a breather but Cicerón is having none of it.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goble works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (8) Goble
Goble controlling from the full mount.
Goble seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cicerón is holding on tight.
Cicerón bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (8) Goble
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Cicerón drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (10) Goble
Goble is stalling in the full guard.
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.
Cicerón has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicerón has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Cicerón's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goble pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard but Goble has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (13) Goble
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón gets back to half guard.
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (16) Goble
Cicerón is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.
Cicerón is working hard here to advance position.
Goble pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goble looking to control but Cicerón is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cicerón is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.
Goble manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cicerón to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (4) vs (19) Goble
Goble controlling well, preventing Cicerón from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cicerón turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (19) Goble
Goble keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cicerón has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (21) Goble
Cicerón being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble passes Cicerón's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goble moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (24) Goble
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Cicerón tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Goble controls the position from side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cicerón. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (27) Goble
Goble wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Cicerón regains half guard.
Goble is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it.
Cicerón looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (30) Goble
Cicerón keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble trying to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Cicerón has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (6) vs (33) Goble
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cicerón's body.
Cicerón turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (33) Goble
Cicerón is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (35) Goble
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goble controlling from the top position.
Cicerón looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (38) Goble
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.
Goble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cicerón does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goble controlling the action here.
Cicerón has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Goble escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (41) Goble
Cicerón seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 41 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Goble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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