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CFC CG NY 9 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Boyd Crowder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crowder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cicerón.
Crowder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cicerón sprawls well initially but Crowder persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crowder (2) vs (0) Cicerón
Crowder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
Crowder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cicerón is pressing down on Crowder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón trying to keep a closed guard but Crowder is proving a slippery customer.
Crowder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cicerón is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cicerón has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crowder (2) vs (2) Cicerón
Crowder working for submissions but it's allowed Cicerón to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crowder's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Crowder looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cicerón pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crowder (2) vs (5) Cicerón
Crowder tries to reverse the position but Cicerón maintains control.
Cicerón looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crowder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder tries to improve his position but instead Cicerón has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crowder (2) vs (8) Cicerón
Cicerón has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crowder has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crowder tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crowder.
Cicerón controlling well, preventing Crowder from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is working hard here to advance position.
Cicerón trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crowder doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón working for a choke but Crowder is defending well.
Cicerón wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
Cicerón controlling from the back.
Crowder is really stuck here.
Well, with Cicerón on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Crowder is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Crowder tries to escape the position.
Crowder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cicerón's arms.
Crowder tries to escape the position.
Crowder is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cicerón.
Crowder is trying to break free.
Good control from Cicerón.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is trying to break free.
Cicerón is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Crowder tries to break free.
Cicerón controls the action.
Cicerón is hanging on to Crowder's back as he tries to escape.
Crowder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cicerón keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is staying active underneath Cicerón, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crowder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily.
Crowder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.
Cicerón is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crowder! Score +3 for passing guard: Crowder (2) vs (11) Cicerón
Cicerón pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crowder working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón manages to capitalize on a mistake by Crowder to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crowder (2) vs (14) Cicerón
Crowder tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crowder.
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Crowder tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Crowder right now.
Cicerón tightening his grip on Crowder, looking for the choke.
Will Cicerón go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crowder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crowder working to try and regain half guard.
Cicerón content just to control the position here.
Crowder regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crowder actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón content to control rather than advance.
Crowder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crowder actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Crowder is defending well.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Crowder is defending it quite comfortably.
Cicerón has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crowder (2) vs (17) Cicerón
Crowder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón working for a submission but Crowder is keeping him at bay.
Crowder is working to get back to half guard.
Cicerón controlling from mount.
Crowder wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Crowder (2) vs (20) Cicerón
Crowder rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
Cicerón trying to control.
Crowder tries to break free.
Cicerón trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crowder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crowder for a finish.
Well,Crowder is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Crowder is really stuck here.
What can Crowder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Crowder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cicerón controls the position.
Crowder is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Crowder with him. Crowder is trying to defend but Cicerón has an arm under the chin now! Crowder grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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