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CFC CG 30 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 27 wins and 14 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Borgia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Sisko
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sisko sees it coming and defends easily.
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia.
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Sisko defends the submission attempt.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sisko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sisko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well.
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.
Sisko is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Sisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sisko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Sisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Sisko 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Sisko
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Sisko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sisko drops back looking for a leg! Borgia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borgia manages to kick Sisko off! Sisko jumps back into Borgia's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borgia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sisko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sisko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Borgia to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sisko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Borgia pulls down on the head and he's put Sisko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cesare Borgia!
After the fight, Cesare Borgia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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