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736 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 28 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 31 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Vernon
Cicerón being controlled here, momentarily.
Cicerón is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Cicerón.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cicerón managing to control the position.
Cicerón continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón trying to control the position here.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cicerón'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 is adopting a defensive guard.
Cicerón wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard.
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vernon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón managing to control the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón trying to control the position here.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Cicerón has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cicerón works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Cicerón is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Cicerón keeps moving.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard.
Vernon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard.
Cicerón controlling Vernon's posture.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon stays in close to Cicerón's body and controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cicerón is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vernon stays in close to Cicerón's body and controls the position.
Cicerón is adopting a defensive guard.
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon is looking to pass into half guard but Cicerón pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cicerón is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (2) Vernon
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vernon has control of Cicerón's left arm, preventing Cicerón from doing any damage.
Cicerón controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vernon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cicerón engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vernon is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Cicerón is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looking to control.
Cicerón wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Cicerón is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón is looking to advance position but Vernon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cicerón (2) vs (6) Vernon
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 6 to 2.
Isaac Vernon made sure to mention his sponsor, Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. |
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