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Event:
746
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
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 30 wins and 34 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 27 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Blue
Cicerón working away.
Cicerón controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##T2#
Cicerón working away.
Cicerón is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blue's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blue tries to bench press Cicerón off him but Cicerón keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Cicerón trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue is letting Cicerón control him for a moment. #T4#
Cicerón trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Cicerón not doing much here.
Blue has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T5#
Blue trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cicerón is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue is staying active underneath Cicerón, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue won't allow Cicerón to pass to mount.
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 working hard here to advance position.
Cicerón wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Cicerón sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Cicerón's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Cicerón prevents Blue from improving his position.
Cicerón content to control rather than advance.
Blue is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?#T9#
Blue is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it.
Cicerón stalling. #T10#
Further stalling from Cicerón.
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blue for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Blue is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blue gets back to full guard.
#T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather.
Cicerón stays in close to Blue's body and controls the position.
Cicerón advances to half guard.
Blue trying to control here.
Cicerón slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cicerón is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Blue is not content to let Cicerón control the position.
Cicerón stalling away here and it's allowed Blue to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Cicerón advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 14
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (2) Borgia
Cicerón controlling the position for now.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but Cicerón defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón controlling the position well.
Borgia moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (5) Borgia
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.#T1#
Cicerón is trying to improve his position.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Cicerón is trying to improve his position.
I've been told that Borgia has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Cicerón can't do much from the bottom here.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borgia off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cicerón (8) vs (5) Borgia
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 controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Borgia trying to control the hands but Cicerón won't let him.
Borgia tries to roll but Cicerón sticks to his back.
Cicerón controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Borgia just trying to survive but Cicerón is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Borgia.
Borgia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cicerón's guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (7) Borgia
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #T5#
Cicerón controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cicerón keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #T6#
Cicerón trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Cicerón lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (10) vs (7) Borgia
Cicerón won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Cicerón trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T7#
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Borgia has control of Cicerón's left arm, preventing Cicerón from doing any damage.
Cicerón will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Cicerón passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (13) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia is holding Cicerón down, trying to stall.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Borgia manages to get back to half guard.
Borgia is pressing down on Cicerón's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Borgia is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Borgia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cicerón haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cicerón looking to pass the guard.
Borgia managing to control the position.
Cicerón is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cicerón showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cicerón pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Cicerón showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cicerón not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Borgia has his hands on Cicerón's head, controlling the position.
Cicerón trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cicerón trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T13#
Borgia has control of Cicerón's left arm, preventing Cicerón from doing any damage.
Cicerón sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgia 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.#T14#
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily.
Borgia controlling Cicerón's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
744
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
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 28 wins and 34 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cicerón stuffs the takedown attempt from Goble. Goble gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Cicerón changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Goble
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón controls the position.
Goble tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is still trying to improve position.
Goble is not content to let Cicerón control the position. #T1#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Cicerón slows the pace down.
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goble for as long as he can get away with.
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.#T2#
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goble is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Cicerón is staying tight to Goble's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cicerón.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Cicerón keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Cicerón's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Goble is not content to let Cicerón control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cicerón trying to control the action but Goble is working from the bottom. #T6#
Goble seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
Goble is trying to improve his 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.
Goble is being controlled here. #T7#
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Cicerón is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goble wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Goble is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
Further stalling from Cicerón.#T9#
Cicerón continues to hold on tight.
Goble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Cicerón laying and praying for a moment but Goble takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Cicerón is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Cicerón wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Goble is looking to improve his position.
Goble is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goble avoid being mounted?
Cicerón looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cicerón content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Goble is controlling Cicerón's trapped leg to prevent Cicerón from advancing to side control.
Cicerón wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Goble gets back to full guard.
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard. #T14#
Cicerón sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Cicerón trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Cicerón is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 13
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 33 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunter (4) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón wants to control but Hunter postures up.
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.
Hunter taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Hunter slows the pace down.
Cicerón is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Cicerón struggling a bit here.
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cicerón will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cicerón can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cicerón for as long as he can get away with.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cicerón is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it. #T4#
Cicerón being controlled for a moment.
Cicerón struggling a bit here.
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Hunter keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Cicerón wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Hunter controlling the position from side mount.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Hunter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Hunter happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunter controlling the action here.
Cicerón keeping hold of Hunter's head, controlling as best he can.
Hunter is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T10#
Cicerón won't allow Hunter to pass to mount.
Cicerón is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cicerón avoid being mounted?
Hunter not doing much here.
#T11#
Cicerón keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hunter stalling.
Cicerón is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Hunter is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Hunter moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (7) vs (0) Cicerón
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Saul Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
742
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 84 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Cicerón
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicerón trying to control the position here.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang'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.
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.
Cicerón can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Cicerón trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cicerón keeping control of the position.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Cicerón trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang is looking to pass Cicerón's guard but actually Cicerón recovers to full guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Cicerón looking to control.
Wang wants to control from the top but Cicerón keeps moving.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cicerón for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Cicerón is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is keeping the position.
Cicerón has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cicerón is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is keeping the position.#T6#
Wang trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cicerón is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Cicerón
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicerón being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Cicerón is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cicerón 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.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang controlling the position.#SUB#
Wang looking for subs off his back but Cicerón has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cicerón takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Wang is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cicerón's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cicerón's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (6) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón is keeping busy.
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9##SUB#
Wang is persistently looking for the submission but Cicerón is defending it well.
Wang has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón tries to escape but Wang has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Wang keeps control of the position easily here as Cicerón tries to buck him off.
Cicerón is keeping busy.
Cicerón wants to escape the position.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cicerón.#T11#
Will Wang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cicerón is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Cicerón trying to control the hands but Wang breaks the grip.
Wang controlling well, preventing Cicerón from escaping the position.
Wang wants to control the position but Cicerón frees himself and scrambles - Wang manages to regain control in side control.
A lull in the action here as Wang stalls from top position.#T13#
Wang trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wang wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy. #T14#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.
Wang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang continues to stall.#SUB#
Wang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 12
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 31 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hozdic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hozdic lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Hozdic
Cicerón is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Hozdic just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Hozdic wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
Cicerón 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.
Cicerón struggling a bit here.#T2#
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cicerón will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cicerón holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cicerón is being controlled here. #T3#
Hozdic working away.
Hozdic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Hozdic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't.
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.#T5#
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hozdic taking a breather here.
Hozdic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hozdic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cicerón is trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.
Hozdic is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón is controlling Hozdic's trapped leg to prevent Hozdic from advancing to side control.#T7#
Hozdic controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it.
Hozdic stalling.
Cicerón wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.
Cicerón trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón is trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Cicerón gets full guard.
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Cicerón pulls Hozdic in close to prevent any damage.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard. #T11#
Cicerón trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Hozdic is pushing down on Cicerón's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cicerón is fighting to maintain full guard but Hozdic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hozdic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Cicerón desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cicerón is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hozdic jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (8) Hozdic#T13#
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't.
Hozdic controls the position.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cicerón is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it. #T14#
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Cicerón wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Cicerón is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
740
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
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 27 wins and 31 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 84 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jello wants it to stay on the feet.
Jello feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Cicerón is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jello's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Jello
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 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón prevents Jello from improving his position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cicerón is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cicerón in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Jello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cicerón is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up. #T3#
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Cicerón passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Jello
Cicerón taking a breather here. #T4#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Jello is looking to regain half guard here but Cicerón keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón controlling from side mount.
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.#T6#
Jello tries to bench press Cicerón off him but Cicerón keeps the position.
Cicerón is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Jello is looking to reverse the position.
Cicerón is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jello's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cicerón's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Jello seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
Jello wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Jello is trying to improve his position.
Jello seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Jello tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Jello is letting Cicerón control him for a moment.
Jello tries to bench press Cicerón off him but Cicerón keeps the position.
Cicerón is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Jello being controlled for a moment.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Jello seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cicerón.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Cicerón is staying tight to Jello's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jello regains half guard.
Jello wants to control the action here but instead Cicerón manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Jello
Cicerón takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Jello tries to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Cicerón controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jello for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Moldy Jello was interviewed post fight and said 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 11
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 30 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 36 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov 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) Magomedov
Magomedov is controlling Cicerón's posture.
Cicerón is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cicerón defends it easily.#T1#
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (2) Magomedov#T2#
Magomedov postures up.
Cicerón pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Cicerón tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov passes Cicerón's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Magomedov trying to control the pace. #T4#
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#T5#
Cicerón is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Cicerón tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Well, if Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Cicerón wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cicerón is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Cicerón is having none of it.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cicerón! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Cicerón tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Cicerón is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back.
Cicerón regains half guard.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Cicerón is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Well, if Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Cicerón wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cicerón is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Cicerón controlling the position.
Cicerón 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.
Cicerón is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cicerón can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cicerón is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Cicerón is proving a slippery customer.
Cicerón controlling from the top position.
Magomedov looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 5 to 4.
Khalid Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
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 40 wins and 28 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 29 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cicerón sprawls well. Cicerón wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goble gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Cicerón drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Goble (0) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón slows the pace down.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble wants to control but Cicerón postures up.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Goble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Goble is trying to escape the position but Cicerón is controlling the position.
Cicerón wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy. #T2#
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.
Cicerón is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Goble will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Goble is looking to reverse the position.
Goble seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.#T4#
Goble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cicerón's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
Goble trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble'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 trying to advance position but Goble counters by regaining guard.
Cicerón pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Goble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goble is really struggling to control Cicerón but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cicerón pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cicerón controls the pace.#T6#
Goble working a defensive guard here.
Cicerón showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
Cicerón is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goble has Cicerón pulled in close to control his posture.
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Goble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cicerón manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón seems keen to control Goble's posture.
Let's hope that Cicerón has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Goble is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Cicerón pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cicerón is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture. #T10#
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now.
Goble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cicerón is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goble sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cicerón's guard. #T11#
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it.
Cicerón preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cicerón is continuing to stall.
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.#T12#
Cicerón has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goble is working away from the top position though.
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard but Goble has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón wants to hold on but Goble pushes him away.#T13#
Goble wants to control the pace but Cicerón is squirming around nicely.
Goble controlling from mount.
Cicerón doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T14#
Cicerón is looking to improve his position but Goble isn't that keen on the idea.
Goble looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Shane Goble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 10
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 32 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner gets a double leg takedown into Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cicerón has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cicerón looking for a sweep. Not yet Cicerón, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banner is now in half guard.
Banner is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Cicerón trying to control here.
Cicerón moves into full guard.
Cicerón is controlling Banner's posture.#T2#
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cicerón controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
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.#T3#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cicerón controlling Banner's posture. #T4#
Cicerón keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Cicerón has Banner pulled in close to control his posture.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cicerón managing to control the position. #T5#
Cicerón is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (2) Banner
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Banner controlling the position for now.
Cicerón looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cicerón works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (2) Banner
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Banner is letting Cicerón control him for a moment. #T7#
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banner manages to get back to half guard.
Cicerón takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Cicerón is looking to advance position but Banner won't allow it.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Cicerón is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Cicerón tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner is doing well to control the position and prevent Cicerón from advancing to side control.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T10#
Cicerón looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cicerón in particular looking to stall.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.#T11#
Cicerón is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Cicerón tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cicerón seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cicerón.
Banner is positioning himself well to prevent Cicerón advancing to mount. #T13#
Cicerón moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (2) Banner
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cicerón's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banner is controlling Cicerón's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
Cicerón is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cicerón's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
736
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
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.#TD2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
Cicerón tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#T5#
Cicerón managing to control the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
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. #T7##SUB#
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. #T8#
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.#T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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#T12#
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.#T13#
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.#T14#
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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Event:
CFC Tokyo 9
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 60 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 28 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cicerón closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alopodis did well to prevent Cicerón getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón trying to control the pace.
Alopodis controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.
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.
Alopodis trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
#T1#
Alopodis is trying is best to control the position here.
Cicerón wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cicerón has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Cicerón
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Alopodis wants to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Cicerón fails to advance to Alopodis's back.
Alopodis tries to lock up and control but Cicerón gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Cicerón controlling from the full mount. #T3#
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.
Alopodis wants to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Alopodis has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Cicerón is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Cicerón is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cicerón controlling the positon.#T6#
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cicerón has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alopodis is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Alopodis right now.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Alopodis breaks Cicerón's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Cicerón
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicerón trying to control the position here. #T8#
Let's hope that Cicerón has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alopodis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cicerón seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Alopodis won't allow Cicerón to sweep him here.
Alopodis stands and throws Cicerón's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (8) Cicerón
Alopodis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cicerón will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alopodis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alopodis is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Cicerón struggling a bit here.
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Alopodis wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis taking a breather here.
Cicerón tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Alopodis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Alopodis is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cicerón's shoulder. That is not cool.
Alopodis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cicerón for as long as he can get away with.
Cicerón isn't going anywhere.#T13#
Cicerón is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Cicerón is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Alopodis controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom. #T14#
Alopodis working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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 not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
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 25 wins and 27 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 33 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is fighting to break Cicerón's control of his arms but Cicerón is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is fighting to break Cicerón's control of his arms but Cicerón is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cicerón can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Cicerón holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Cicerón is working away. #T3#
Cicerón tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it. #T4#
Cicerón is looking to improve his 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.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cicerón knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Cicerón trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Magomedov#T5#
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Cicerón wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.#T6##SUB2#
Magomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cicerón manages to avoid the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cicerón tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov wants to control for a moment but Cicerón uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well.
Cicerón makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cicerón.#T7#
Magomedov is pushing down on Cicerón's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cicerón is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cicerón knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it. #T9#
Magomedov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (8) Magomedov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cicerón is trying to improve his position.
Cicerón being controlled for a moment. #T11##SUB2#
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Cicerón sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (8) Magomedov
Cicerón looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Cicerón controlling from the top position.
Magomedov has control of Cicerón's left arm, preventing Cicerón from doing any damage.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov has Cicerón pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Cicerón preventing the sweep.
Cicerón controlling from the top position.
Cicerón stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (8) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cicerón wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Cicerón takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cicerón wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cicerón not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 8
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 81 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang stuffs the takedown attempt from Cicerón. Cicerón gets slowly back to his feet.
Cicerón sets himself, and Wang steps forward looking for the clinch! Cicerón avoids it this time.
Cicerón 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.#TD2#
Cicerón tries to sprawl but Wang drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Cicerón is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cicerón avoid being mounted?
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wang wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
Cicerón is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cicerón avoid being mounted?
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cicerón won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wang controlling the pace.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Cicerón defends it. #T6#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Cicerón defending well.
Cicerón works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Cicerón keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Cicerón being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicerón is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang won't allow Cicerón to sweep him here. #T9#
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cicerón's guard.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Cicerón wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T11#
Cicerón is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cicerón avoid being mounted?
Wang is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Cicerón wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cicerón desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T12#
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wang is keen to just control but Cicerón is a slippery customer.#T13#
Cicerón preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wang controlling the pace. #T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Cicerón is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 733
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
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 24 wins and 26 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Blue
Blue controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blue is looking to get back to full guard here but Cicerón has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Blue
Blue felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cicerón's best efforts.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
Cicerón 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.#T1#
Cicerón is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cicerón perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Cicerón wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Cicerón is very close to passing his half guard.
Cicerón is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue has his hands clasped together around Cicerón's back. He's all about the action.
Cicerón tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it. #T3#
Cicerón seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.#T6#
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cicerón's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cicerón's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cicerón (5) vs (4) Blue
Cicerón tries to break free.
Blue really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cicerón.
Cicerón trying to control the hands but Blue breaks the grip. #T8#
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.
#T9#
Cicerón looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Cicerón trying to control the hands but Blue breaks the grip.
Blue just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Blue is looking to control Cicerón but Cicerón is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Cicerón wants to control his opponent's hands but Blue gets his hands free.
Blue is riding his opponent, not letting Cicerón buck him off. #T11#
Blue is looking to control Cicerón but Cicerón is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cicerón trying to control the action but Blue just sinks the hooks in.
Cicerón is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cicerón is trying to break free.
#T12#
Blue gets his hands free as Cicerón looks to control.
Blue biding his time, controlling Cicerón.
Blue controlling well, preventing Cicerón from escaping the position.
Blue has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cicerón's body.
Blue tries to get the hooks in deep but Cicerón pushed the leg off. #T13#
Cicerón trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cicerón manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blue's guard. Nice work there by Cicerón.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (7) vs (4) Blue
Blue is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Cicerón is proving a slippery customer.
Blue keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Blue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cicerón advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
CFC CG 730
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
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 23 wins and 26 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Cicerón finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Magomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedov is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón is controlling the pace.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Magomedov keeping hold of Cicerón's head, controlling as best he can.
Cicerón is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control 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.#T3#
Magomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cicerón not doing much here.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Cicerón controlling him for the moment.
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicerón is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Magomedov looking to control but Cicerón passes into half guard.
Magomedov is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Cicerón controlling the action here.
Magomedov gets full guard.#T6#
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cicerón haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Cicerón manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Cicerón controlling the position.
Cicerón is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Cicerón is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cicerón taking a breather here. #T9#
Magomedov tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cicerón moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Magomedov#T10#
Magomedov tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Cicerón stalls from top position.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #T11#
Magomedov tries to bench press Cicerón off him but Cicerón keeps the position.
Magomedov keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Cicerón trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Cicerón postures up.#T13#
Who's going to make the next move?
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Cicerón keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Cicerón politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cicerón prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #T14#
Magomedov wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 6
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 58 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Alopodis gets caught napping as Cicerón dives in and scores a takedown. Alopodis manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Cicerón
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alopodis holds on and takes a little breather.
Cicerón not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Let's hope that Cicerón has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cicerón won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #T1#
Alopodis trying to control the position here.
Cicerón stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to improve position, pressing down on Alopodis's thigh with his hand. Alopodis seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cicerón paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cicerón's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Alopodis picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC CG 729
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
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 23 wins and 24 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 29 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Magomedov
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cicerón pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cicerón 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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Cicerón has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Cicerón controlling his opponent. #T2#
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Cicerón gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cicerón haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Cicerón prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón controlling from the full mount.
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Cicerón maintains control.#T4#
Cicerón controlling from mount.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cicerón fails to take his opponent's back.
Magomedov is looking to get to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Cicerón seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Cicerón has a good base and remains in mount.
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Cicerón content just to control the position here.
Magomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cicerón can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Cicerón looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cicerón trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T8#
Cicerón moves to his opponent's back but Magomedov bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Cicerón. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB#
Cicerón working for submissions but it's allowed Magomedov to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Cicerón preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Cicerón is working away.
Magomedov trying to advance position but Cicerón counters by regaining guard.
Cicerón is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard. #T13#
Cicerón is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cicerón is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cicerón wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cicerón manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (4) Magomedov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (6) Magomedov
Cicerón 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov stays in close to Cicerón's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Magomedov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Magomedov wins on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Khalid Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 4
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown but Cicerón manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Oh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón keeping control of the position.
Oh controlling the action here.
Cicerón keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh wants to free his trapped foot but Cicerón is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Cicerón is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Oh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cicerón controlling the position for now.#T2#
Oh stalling.
Oh prevents Cicerón from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Oh wants to free his trapped foot but Cicerón is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Cicerón holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Oh content to control rather than advance.
Cicerón trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
#T4#
Oh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cicerón keeping hold of Oh's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Cicerón has his hands clasped together around Oh's back. He's all about the action.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón trying to control but Oh postures up.
Oh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Oh'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.#T6#
Cicerón trying to control from the bottom.
Oh is keen to just control but Cicerón is a slippery customer.
Oh is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Cicerón keeping control of the position.
Oh is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Cicerón controlling the position well.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Cicerón tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh trying to control the pace. #T9#
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Oh is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Oh prevents Cicerón from improving his position.
Oh is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón trying to control here.
Cicerón might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Cicerón tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.
Oh stalling.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Cicerón keeping hold of Oh's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard but Oh has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Jisoo Oh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 727
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
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 21 wins and 12 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Abdul Karim scores with a takedown into Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón looking for a sweep. Not yet Cicerón, not yet.
Cicerón pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage.
Abdul Karim preventing the sweep.
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.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Cicerón's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim being controlled here momentarily.
Abdul Karim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Abdul Karim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cicerón wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Cicerón seems keen to control Abdul Karim's posture.
Abdul Karim looking to sit in guard and control but Cicerón gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Abdul Karim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.
Abdul Karim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cicerón postures up.
Abdul Karim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Cicerón looking to pass the guard.
Abdul Karim seems keen to control Cicerón's posture.
Cicerón is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Abdul Karim is pulling down on Cicerón's head. It's preventing any offense from Cicerón, at least for the moment.
Cicerón's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Cicerón preventing the sweep.
Abdul Karim managing to control the position.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is keeping the position.#T8#
Cicerón is fighting to break Abdul Karim's control of his arms but Abdul Karim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicerón gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abdul Karim is controlling Cicerón's posture.#T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Abdul Karim.
Cicerón passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is defending well.
Cicerón is taking a breather. Abdul Karim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T10#
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Cicerón tries to pass to full mount but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim is looking to improve his position.
Abdul Karim is looking to control Cicerón's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdul Karim avoid being mounted?#T12#
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy.
Cicerón trying to control the pace. #T13#
Abdul Karim is looking to improve his position.
Cicerón slows the pace down in half guard.
Cicerón looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Cicerón is pressing down on Abdul Karim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abdul Karim is holding on for now.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cicerón is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Abdul Karim gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Abdul Karim takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cicerón 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: Oh (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Oh pulls Cicerón in close to prevent any damage.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cicerón's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cicerón has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Cicerón.
Oh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.#T2#
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Cicerón engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cicerón with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Oh trying to control the position here.
Cicerón is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Cicerón preventing the sweep.
Oh keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass. #SUB#
Oh has his foot on Cicerón's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cicerón works his way back into a safe position though.
Cicerón passes into half guard.
Cicerón controlling the action here.#T6#
Cicerón frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Cicerón
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Oh stops Cicerón from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cicerón prevents Oh from getting the reversal.
Oh regains half guard.
Cicerón not doing much here.
#T8#
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but Oh defending well.
Cicerón is taking a breather. Oh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oh trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
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 Oh! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Oh is looking to get to half guard.
Oh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oh is controlling Cicerón's trapped leg to prevent Cicerón from advancing to side control.
Cicerón is looking to advance position but Oh won't allow it. #T10#
Well, if Cicerón is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Cicerón trying to mount his opponent but Oh defends it.
Cicerón is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
It looks like Cicerón might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Oh trying to control but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Oh wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well.
Cicerón not doing much here.
#T14#
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.
Cicerón is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CFC CG 725
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
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 22 wins and 21 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Cicerón won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 has a hand on Abdul Karim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Abdul Karim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Cicerón 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.#T1#
Cicerón is looking to improve his position but Abdul Karim isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cicerón holds on, trying desperately to control.#T2#
Cicerón tries to lock up and control but Abdul Karim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdul Karim is looking to take Cicerón's back but instead Cicerón gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.#T3#
Cicerón keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Cicerón trying to control here.
Abdul Karim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cicerón is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Cicerón defending well. #T5#
Cicerón tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.
Cicerón wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Abdul Karim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Cicerón has his hands clasped together around Abdul Karim's back. He's all about the action.
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cicerón manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard.
Cicerón managing to control the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abdul Karim forces his way into half guard.
Cicerón controlling the position well.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #T9#
Cicerón is pressing down on Abdul Karim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abdul Karim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abdul Karim won't allow Cicerón to sweep him here. #T10#
Abdul Karim passes Cicerón's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cicerón controlling the position well.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim stalling.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Abdul Karim is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Abdul Karim seems content to control.#T12#
Abdul Karim prevents Cicerón from improving his position.
Abdul Karim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abdul Karim is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Cicerón works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cicerón is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Abdul Karim stays in close to Cicerón's body and controls the position.
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully.
Cicerón pulls Abdul Karim in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Khadem Abdul Karim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cicerón gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Singleton (0) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singleton keeps working.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton'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 controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Singleton is trying to improve his position.
Cicerón is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Singleton is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Cicerón stalls from top position.
Singleton is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Singleton is working away.
You can see the frustration on Singleton's face as Cicerón controls the position.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Singleton is looking to regain half guard here but Cicerón keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Cicerón controlling the position from side mount.
Singleton is trying to get back to half guard.
Singleton struggling a bit here.
Singleton is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Singleton is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Singleton has one of Cicerón's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Singleton can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Singleton tries to improve position but can't.
Cicerón trying to control the action but Singleton is working from the bottom.
Singleton is looking for a sweep.
Singleton is not content to let Cicerón control the position. #T7#
Singleton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cicerón's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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 trying to mount his opponent but Singleton defends it.
Singleton keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Singleton tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
Cicerón takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Singleton is concentrating on defense, preventing Cicerón from advancing position. #T9#
Cicerón seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cicerón wants to take a breather but Singleton is having none of it.
Singleton wants to get back to full guard.
Singleton is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cicerón in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Singleton wants to get back to full guard.
Singleton is trying to maintain the position but Cicerón is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton wants to get back to full guard but Cicerón has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (0) vs (7) Cicerón
Cicerón moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Cicerón is looking to take a break and control but Singleton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Singleton manages to get back to half guard.
Singleton is trying to control but can't.
Cicerón passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (0) vs (10) Cicerón#T12#
Cicerón controlling from the full mount.
Singleton tries to lock up and control but Cicerón gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cicerón controlling the pace for now.
Singleton is looking to improve his position but Cicerón isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Cicerón takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cicerón prevents Singleton from getting the reversal.
Singleton wants to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.#T14#
Cicerón fails to take his opponent's back.
Cicerón trying to control but Singleton is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singleton is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 1
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cicerón gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón 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.#T1#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Cicerón defends it.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here. #T3#
Cicerón is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cicerón avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg. #T5#
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard.
Cicerón keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim is controlling the pace.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
#T7#
Cicerón has his hands clasped together around Abdul Karim's back. He's all about the action.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
Cicerón is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Abdul Karim seems content to control.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
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.#T9#
Abdul Karim is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Abdul Karim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cicerón slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Cicerón has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Abdul Karim is stalling in the full guard.
Cicerón 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.
Abdul Karim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (5) Abdul Karim#T12#
Cicerón manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it.
Abdul Karim controlling the pace. #T13#
Cicerón trying to control here.
#T14#
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Abdul Karim has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón wants to control the action here but instead Abdul Karim manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (8) Abdul Karim
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 8 to 4.
Khadem Abdul Karim is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Khadem Abdul Karim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFY 102 Wear What You Dig
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 28 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Fontaine has closed the distance and engaged Cicerón in a clinch.
Cicerón is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Cicerón has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fontaine regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Fontaine#SUB2#
Fontaine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cicerón is aware though and is defending well.
Fontaine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Fontaine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fontaine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cicerón has managed to get both his arms back between Fontaine's legs - danger averted.
Cicerón controlling from the top position.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Cicerón slips nicely into half guard.
Fontaine is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fontaine is trying to control but Cicerón passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine struggling a bit here.
Cicerón slows the pace down. #T2#
Fontaine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cicerón wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cicerón content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Fontaine is being controlled here.
Fontaine is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cicerón trying to control the action but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fontaine keeps trying to improve his position.
Fontaine struggling a bit here.
Fontaine tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Fontaine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fontaine tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
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.#SUB2#
Fontaine actively working from the bottom here.
Fontaine tries to roll over but Cicerón keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fontaine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Fontaine has a hand on Cicerón's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cicerón takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Fontaine
Fontaine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cicerón passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (11) vs (0) Fontaine
Cicerón controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Fontaine is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Cicerón trying to control the position but Fontaine is working away.
You can see the frustration on Fontaine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fontaine is letting Cicerón control him for a moment.
Fontaine tries to improve position but can't.
Cicerón wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy.
Fontaine is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Cicerón wants to control but Fontaine is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Fontaine's face as Cicerón controls the position.
Fontaine is looking to reverse the position.
Cicerón takes a little break here. Fontaine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fontaine is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Fontaine is trying to escape the position but Cicerón is controlling the position. #T9#
Fontaine sneaks back into half guard.
Fontaine is trying to control but can't.
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Cicerón is controlling well.
Fontaine trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón prevents Fontaine from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Fontaine actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (14) vs (0) Fontaine
Cicerón controlling from mount.
Cicerón works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (17) vs (0) Fontaine#T11#
Cicerón controls the position.
Fontaine is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cicerón controlling the positon.
Cicerón is not going to allow Fontaine to sit and survive in this position.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fontaine.#T12#
Fontaine rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
Cicerón controls the action.
Fontaine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Fontaine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cicerón gets his way!
Fontaine trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Fontaine tries to break free.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fontaine.
Fontaine trying to control the hands but Cicerón breaks the grip.
Cicerón slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fontaine for as long as he can get away with.
Fontaine tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fontaine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 17 to 0. |
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Event:
GFY 101 That cat owes me $7000
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 57 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Hughes
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.
Cicerón won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cicerón preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Hughes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Cicerón is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Cicerón is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Cicerón controlling the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
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 working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (2) Hughes
Cicerón has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hughes's body.
#SUB#
Hughes won't enjoy being in this position. Cicerón looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hughes is tapping - it's over boys! Cicerón picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
GFY 100 Fuck Albertsons
Date: Dec 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 38 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cicerón shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cicerón has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia controlling the position well. #T1#
Garcia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Cicerón looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia has a hand on Cicerón's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cicerón takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) Cicerón
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Garcia wants to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Cicerón controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Cicerón pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Garcia tries to control Cicerón's body but Cicerón pushes him off. Garcia squirms to his side and now Cicerón has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Cicerón avoiding Garcia 's attempts to control his hands.
Cicerón has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Garcia's body.
Garcia just trying to survive but Cicerón is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Cicerón on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Garcia is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Garcia is in bad spot here.
Garcia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Garcia trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cicerón controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
What can Garcia do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cicerón controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
Good control from Cicerón.
Cicerón has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Cicerón trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Garcia doesn't escape.
Garcia tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cicerón not allowing Garcia to control his hands.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia tries to roll but Cicerón sticks to his back.
Cicerón has good solid back control here.
Garcia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Garcia tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cicerón keeps control of the position easily here as Garcia tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Cicerón controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Garcia is holding on to Cicerón 's glove but Cicerón gets free and slips his arm under Garcia 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Garcia is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
GFY 99 - Christmas music SUCKS
Date: Dec 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 37 losses; Baki Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cicerón throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanma was covering up waiting for the punch and Cicerón finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Cicerón#SUB#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicerón gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hanma working for a triangle but Cicerón defends it easily.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cicerón controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanma 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.#SUB#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cicerón is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma pulls Cicerón in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Hanma is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Cicerón's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanma is trying to hold Cicerón in close to prevent damage but Cicerón has managed to pass into half guard.
Cicerón seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Cicerón is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma is trying to control but Cicerón manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (0) vs (5) Cicerón
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanma wants to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cicerón has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cicerón trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cicerón controlling his opponent.
Hanma tries to hold on but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón is looking to work his way around to Hanma's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hanma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Hanma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanma wants to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Hanma can't escape the position.
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanma is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanma has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Hanma is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cicerón avoiding Hanma 's attempts to control his hands. #T6#
Cicerón keeps control of the position easily here as Hanma tries to buck him off.
Hanma trying to control the hands but Cicerón won't let him.
Cicerón controlling well, preventing Hanma from escaping the position.
Hanma just trying to survive but Cicerón is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cicerón is trying to stick to Hanma's back but Hanma is turning into Cicerón. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cicerón's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanma. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (2) vs (8) Cicerón
Cicerón looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hanma passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (5) vs (8) Cicerón#T7#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón wants to control but Hanma postures up.
Hanma trying to control the position but Cicerón is working away.
Cicerón can't do much from the bottom here.
Cicerón prevents Hanma from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #SUB#
Hanma swings around for an armbar but Cicerón sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (5) vs (10) Cicerón#T8#
Hanma looking to control.
Cicerón looking to pass the guard.
Cicerón sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Cicerón pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cicerón controls the pace.#T9##SUB#
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cicerón is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma 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.
Cicerón pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Cicerón slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10##SUB#
Hanma throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cicerón uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (5) vs (13) Cicerón
Hanma is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
It looks like Cicerón might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hanma is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it. #T12#
Cicerón controlling from side mount.
Hanma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (7) vs (13) Cicerón
Hanma wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
Cicerón keeping hold of Hanma's head, controlling as best he can.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
Hanma working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cicerón's thigh. Cicerón counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T13#
Hanma trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Cicerón is pulling down on Hanma's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanma, at least for the moment.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cicerón pulls Hanma in to control the position. #T14#
Hanma wants to control from the top but Cicerón keeps moving.
Cicerón keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Hanma trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Cicerón gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (7) vs (15) Cicerón
Cicerón postures up.
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!
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
GFY 98 - I Hate the holidays!
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Kael Gardener!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gardener drives through and clinches with Cicerón against the ropes.
#TD#
Cicerón turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cicerón manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Gardener
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardener is trying to improve his position.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.#T1#
Cicerón 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.
Gardener wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Gardener is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cicerón is staying active.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gardener holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cicerón controls the position.
Gardener tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardener manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (2) Gardener#T2#
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gardener in particular looking to stall.
Gardener is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cicerón! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (5) Gardener
Gardener can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cicerón is looking to escape.
Cicerón tries to hold on but Gardener pushes him away.
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardener tries to control but Cicerón wriggling away. #T3#
Gardener controlling the pace for now.
Gardener wants to control the pace but Cicerón is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gardener takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Gardener wants to control the pace but Cicerón is squirming around nicely.
Gardener wants to control the action but instead Cicerón gets a body lock and reverses into Gardener's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (5) Gardener
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardener controlling the position.
Gardener working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gardener is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cicerón is pushing down on Gardener's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gardener is fighting to maintain full guard but Cicerón has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gardener looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gardener is trying to maintain the position but Cicerón is very close to passing his half guard.
Cicerón stalling. #T5#
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardener is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gardener is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardener trying to control but Cicerón postures up.
Gardener might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cicerón haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cicerón trying to control the pace.
Gardener gets full guard.#T6#
Cicerón engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gardener is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardener working a defensive guard but Cicerón manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (9) vs (5) Gardener
Cicerón is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gardener's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gardener can't do much from the bottom here.
Gardener tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cicerón wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
Gardener is looking for a sweep.
Gardener is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Gardener tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cicerón wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Cicerón stalls from top position.
Gardener wants to control but Cicerón postures up.
Gardener is looking to reverse the position.
Gardener manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (9) vs (7) Gardener#T8#
Gardener wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Gardener is just content to waste time from the top position. Cicerón takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gardener trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardener's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicerón wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gardener looking to pass the guard.
Gardener trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardener looking to sit in guard and control but Cicerón gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (11) vs (7) Gardener#T10#
Gardener looking to control.
Gardener tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardener is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón stands and throws Gardener's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (14) vs (7) Gardener
Gardener is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Cicerón slows the pace down. #T11#
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gardener for as long as he can get away with.
Cicerón working away.
Cicerón trying to control the action but Gardener is working from the bottom.
Gardener struggling a bit here.
Gardener tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
Gardener regains half guard.#T12#
Gardener trying to control from the bottom.
Cicerón perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gardener trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Gardener is defending well.
Gardener trying to control here.
Cicerón looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardener wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Cicerón keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cicerón tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardener wants to get back to full guard.
Cicerón keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gardener wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy.
Cicerón moves into full mount! Gardener won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (17) vs (7) Gardener
Gardener tries to control Cicerón's body but Cicerón pushes him off. Gardener squirms to his side and now Cicerón has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (20) vs (7) Gardener
You can see the frustration on Gardener's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Gardener is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cicerón off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cicerón avoiding Gardener 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Gardener tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
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, Gardener has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Gardener do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardener wants to control his opponent's hands but Cicerón gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 20 to 7. |
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Event:
GFY 97 - Nice haircut bro!
Date: Dec 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 58 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cicerón shoots in and gets a takedown into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Cicerón controlling him for the moment.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowstrinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cicerón is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cicerón passes Snowstrinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cicerón is working away from the top position though.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Snowstrinski is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cicerón perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Snowstrinski won't allow Cicerón to pass to mount.
Cicerón content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Snowstrinski gets full guard.
Cicerón is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snowstrinski is pulling down on Cicerón's head. It's preventing any offense from Cicerón, at least for the moment.
Cicerón not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Snowstrinski seems keen to control Cicerón's posture.
Cicerón 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Snowstrinski 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.
Cicerón is stalling in the full guard.
Cicerón being controlled here momentarily.
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snowstrinski controls Cicerón momentarily but Cicerón frees himself.
Cicerón showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
#T7#
Cicerón slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snowstrinski is pulling down on Cicerón's head. It's preventing any offense from Cicerón, at least for the moment.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
#T8#
Cicerón looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Cicerón is fighting to break Snowstrinski's control of his arms but Snowstrinski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicerón is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Cicerón might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Snowstrinski wants to sweep here but Cicerón controlling him for the moment.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
#T10#
Cicerón seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position.
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicerón passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cicerón seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Cicerón is looking to pass Snowstrinski's guard but actually Snowstrinski recovers to full guard.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard but Cicerón manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Cicerón
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face as Cicerón controls the position.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón 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.#T13#
Let's hope that Cicerón has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Snowstrinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (5) Cicerón
Snowstrinski controlling the pace.
Snowstrinski is keen to just control but Cicerón is a slippery customer.
Cicerón controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Cicerón trying to control but Snowstrinski postures up.
Snowstrinski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Snowstrinski is controlling the pace.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón wins on points by 5 to 2.
Olaf Snowstrinski was interviewed post fight and said 'I like pancakes!'. |
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Event:
GFY 95 - This won't go 4 hours
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Lilo Fan
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.
Lilo Fan wants to get back to full guard but Cicerón has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan is looking to improve his position but Cicerón isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cicerón takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lilo Fan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lilo Fan tries to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilo Fan tries to improve his position but instead Cicerón has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Lilo Fan
Cicerón controls the position.#T1#
Cicerón is not going to allow Lilo Fan to sit and survive in this position.
Lilo Fan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cicerón is staying active.
You can see the frustration on Lilo Fan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Cicerón biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lilo Fan trying to control the action but Cicerón just sinks the hooks in.
Lilo Fan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cicerón haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Lilo Fan wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Lilo Fan right now.
Lilo Fan is in bad spot here.
Cicerón biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lilo Fan is really stuck here.
#T4#
Lilo Fan trying to control the hands but Cicerón breaks the grip.
What can Lilo Fan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lilo Fan breaks Cicerón's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan looking to pass the guard.
Cicerón looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Cicerón pulls Lilo Fan in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lilo Fan looking to sit in guard and control but Cicerón gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (10) vs (2) Lilo Fan#T6#
Lilo Fan being controlled here, momentarily.
Lilo Fan working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lilo Fan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cicerón has passed into half guard!
#T7#
Lilo Fan trying to control but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón content to control rather than advance.
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lilo Fan for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Lilo Fan wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Cicerón is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
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.#T9##SUB2#
Lilo Fan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lilo Fan actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Lilo Fan actively working from the bottom here.
Lilo Fan is trying to maintain the position but Cicerón is very close to passing his half guard.
Cicerón stalling. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cicerón.
Cicerón passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (13) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Cicerón takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Lilo Fan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (16) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cicerón off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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.
Lilo Fan trying to control but not successfully.
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Lilo Fan tries to break free.
Lilo Fan just trying to survive but Cicerón is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Cicerón is riding his opponent, not letting Lilo Fan buck him off.
Cicerón continues to hold on tight.
Cicerón continues to stall.
Lilo Fan is in bad spot here.
Cicerón controls the position.
Lilo Fan wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Lilo Fan trying to control but not successfully.
What can Lilo Fan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Lilo Fan right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Lilo Fan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
GFY 94 - I should buy flowers
Date: Nov 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 116 wins and 52 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cicerón decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Dalton won't allow Cicerón to pass to mount.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cicerón is working away from the top position though.
Cicerón stalling.
Dalton tries to roll over but Cicerón keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton keeping hold of Cicerón's head, controlling as best he can.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Cicerón is controlling the pace.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Cicerón is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton is pressing down on Cicerón's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton 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.#T2#
Cicerón trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Cicerón stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicerón works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton tries to roll over but Cicerón keeps him under control.
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Dalton wants to sweep here but Cicerón controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Cicerón is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cicerón being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up. #T4#
Cicerón pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cicerón won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton is looking to sweep but instead, Cicerón has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cicerón in particular looking to stall.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Cicerón from controlling successfully.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Cicerón is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cicerón trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cicerón has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cicerón engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton 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.
Dalton is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cicerón is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard. #T7#
Dalton is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Dalton can't keep his opponent in guard - Cicerón advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cicerón takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cicerón has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cicerón pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dalton is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cicerón!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
GFY 93 - The Doorbell of Love
Date: Nov 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cicerón 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 (2) vs (0) Oh
Oh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cicerón advances to half guard.
Oh controlling the position for now.
Oh is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but Oh defending well. #T1#
Cicerón is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cicerón wants to take a breather but Oh is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cicerón wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position. #T2#
Oh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oh trying to control here.
Cicerón not doing much here.
Cicerón's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Oh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
Cicerón is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Cicerón from controlling successfully. #T4#
Oh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Cicerón from controlling successfully.
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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Cicerón pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cicerón is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cicerón preventing the sweep.
Cicerón is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oh for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Cicerón looking to sit in guard and control but Oh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (2) Oh
Cicerón controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself.
Oh trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Cicerón looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there. #T8#
Oh postures up.
Cicerón keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Cicerón pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Cicerón continues to stall.#T9#
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cicerón pulls Oh in close to his closed guard and prevents Oh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Cicerón wants to improve his position but instead Oh has moved into half guard.
Oh is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.#T11#
Oh tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it.
Oh wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
Oh trying to pass the guard but Cicerón defending well.
Cicerón moves into full guard.
#T12#
Cicerón wants to improve his position but instead Oh has moved into half guard.
Cicerón trying to control but Oh postures up.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.#T13#
Oh trying to control from half guard but Cicerón is working away.
Cicerón controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Oh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cicerón wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #T14#
Oh prevents Cicerón from improving his position.
Cicerón trying to hold on to Oh's head to control him but Oh postures up.
Oh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Cicerón is heads and Oh is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Oh wins on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Jisoo Oh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFY 92 - I killed Uncle Bouncy
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gilberto Burke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cicerón shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Burke
Burke is looking to improve his position.
Burke is looking to get back to full guard here but Cicerón has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Burke
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burke for as long as he can get away with.
Burke is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Burke is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón controls the position.
Burke is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Cicerón controlling from side mount. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Burke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cicerón stalling.
Burke trying to control here.
#T3#
Cicerón sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burke wants to get back to full guard.
Cicerón works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Burke
Cicerón wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cicerón controlling the position easily from mount.
Burke is just holding on here. Cicerón manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (11) vs (0) Burke#T4#
Burke tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cicerón avoiding Burke 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Cicerón.
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Burke tries to break free.
Burke looks winded!#T5#
Cicerón gets his hands free as Burke looks to control.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burke.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cicerón.
Burke tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Cicerón has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Burke! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cicerón gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 11
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Test LS! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cicerón drops down looking for an ankle pick but LS pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cicerón looks for a takedown but LS sprawls well.
Cicerón shoots for a takedown but LS saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Test LS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julián Cicerón.#CL#
LS closes the distance and clinches.
Cicerón looking for a takedown.
I was talking to LS's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cicerón looking for a takedown.
Cicerón wants to take the fight to the mat but LS manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cicerón has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LS is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cicerón is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LS is defending well.
LS is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cicerón gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cicerón has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LS is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón is trying to drag LS to the mat but LS just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cicerón is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LS is defending well.
Cicerón drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LS gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
LS stops a takedown attempt from Cicerón.
Cicerón drops down looking for an ankle pick but LS pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cicerón is trying to drag LS to the mat but LS just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cicerón is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cicerón has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LS avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LS prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Cicerón has dropped down and is working for a takedown. LS is trying to keep an underhook but Cicerón manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LS (0) vs (2) Cicerón#T2#
Cicerón keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LS wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LS is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LS trying to control from the bottom.
LS is trying to get back to full guard.
Cicerón is looking to advance position but LS won't allow it. #T3#
Cicerón is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
LS actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cicerón in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Cicerón has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but LS keeps working. #T4#
LS is looking to improve his position.
Cicerón trying to control the pace.
LS is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Cicerón is keen to just control but LS is a slippery customer.
LS trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but LS is defending it quite comfortably.
Cicerón is looking to take a break and control but LS is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Cicerón is taking a breather. LS says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
LS works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cicerón looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
LS looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there.
Cicerón controls from within his opponent's guard.
LS is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
LS 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.
LS is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but LS is retaining full guard.
Cicerón won't allow LS to sweep him here. #T9#
Cicerón not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LS working a defensive guard here.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but LS is keeping the position.
LS is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cicerón postures up.
#T10#
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but LS is retaining full guard.
LS working a defensive guard here.
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LS pulls Cicerón in to control the position.
LS can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cicerón controls the pace.
Cicerón trying to control but LS is working from the bottom.
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.#T11#
LS looking to control.
Cicerón looking to pass the guard.
Cicerón postures up.
LS tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón looking to sit in guard and control but LS gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (2) Cicerón#T12#
LS trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicerón seems keen to control LS's posture.
LS has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LS stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
LS drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cicerón manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now LS has Cicerón in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
LS managing to control the position.
Cicerón trying to control but LS is working from the bottom. #T14#
Cicerón content to stall in guard here.
LS pulls Cicerón in to control the position.
LS keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón trying to control but LS is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CFC CG NY 10
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
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 11 wins and 18 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Penn
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.
Penn moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Penn
Penn controlling the position.
Cicerón wants to control but Penn postures up.
Cicerón 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn controlling from side mount. #T1#
Penn trying to control the position but Cicerón is working away.
A lull in the action here as Penn stalls from top position.
Penn trying to control the position but Cicerón is working away.
Penn taking a breather here.
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Penn just content to control the position.
Cicerón wants to control but Penn postures up.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cicerón knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cicerón controlling the position well.
Penn trying to control the pace.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Cicerón defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Cicerón holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cicerón is trying to control but Penn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (8) Penn
Penn controlling the pace for now.
Cicerón is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cicerón tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Cicerón tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cicerón is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Penn fails to move to back control.
Cicerón tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Penn working for a submission but Cicerón is keeping him at bay.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cicerón haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cicerón tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Penn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Penn tries to take his opponent's back but Cicerón turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (8) Penn
Penn trying to control the position.
#T9#
Penn has control of Cicerón's left arm, preventing Cicerón from doing any damage.
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn 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.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (10) Penn
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (13) Penn
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cicerón (2) vs (15) Penn
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cicerón is looking to escape.
Penn moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (2) vs (18) Penn#T11#
Penn not allowing Cicerón to control his hands. #SUB2#
Cicerón is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Penn gets his way!
Cicerón is trying to break free.
Penn controlling the position well here. Cicerón rolled but Penn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Penn is controlling the position but Cicerón somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Cicerón to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cicerón controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself. #T13#
Penn stands and throws Cicerón's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (21) Penn
Cicerón controls the position for a moment.
Cicerón prevents Penn from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Penn trying to control the position but Cicerón is working away.
Penn working away.
Cicerón tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
Cicerón gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cicerón (2) vs (23) Penn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 23 to 2.
Luke Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Crowder is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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#SUB#
Crowder working for submissions but it's allowed Cicerón to get to half guard.
#T1#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T2#
Crowder tries to improve his position but instead Cicerón has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crowder (2) vs (8) Cicerón#SUB2#
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.
#T3#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Crowder tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
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.#T5#
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.#T6#
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. #SUB#
Crowder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
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.
#T7#
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.#T8#
I really don't envy Crowder right now.
#SUB2#
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.#T9#
Cicerón is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Crowder actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Crowder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
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. #T11##SUB2#
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.
#T12##SUB2#
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.
#T13##SUB2#
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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Event:
CFC CG NY 8
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 54 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón shoots in for a takedown but Sulvar shows good takedown defense.
Cicerón looks for a takedown but Sulvar sprawls well.#TD2#
Cicerón gets a double leg takedown into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar pulls Cicerón in to control the position.
Sulvar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cicerón sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar is pulling down on Cicerón's head. It's preventing any offense from Cicerón, at least for the moment.
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Cicerón might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Sulvar controlling Cicerón's posture.
Cicerón's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cicerón must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cicerón slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Cicerón#T4#
Cicerón working away.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Cicerón takes a little break here. Sulvar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Cicerón trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Cicerón content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Sulvar struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sulvar is not content to let Cicerón control the position. #T7#
Cicerón controlling the position from side mount.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Let's hope that Cicerón has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Sulvar is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Cicerón controlling the position. #T10#
Cicerón trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Cicerón is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T11##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sulvar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar tries to improve position but can't.
Cicerón is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sulvar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
More stalling from Cicerón.
Sulvar keeping his opponent close.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cicerón is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14##SUB2#
Cicerón goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sulvar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cicerón but great work by Sulvar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (5) Cicerón
Cicerón is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sulvar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (6) vs (5) Cicerón
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Cicerón is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar prevents Cicerón from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A victorious Tres Sulvar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 16 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt.
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julián Cicerón. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Riley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (0) vs (4) Riley
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Riley in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cicerón is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Riley!
A relieved looking Billy Riley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 43
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 123 wins and 72 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cicerón dives in and grabs Jello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jello pushes down on Cicerón's head and hops out.
Jello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cicerón sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cicerón.
Jello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julián Cicerón.
Jello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jello wants it to stay on the feet.
Cicerón doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Jello counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cicerón! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Cicerón
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón is letting Jello control him for a moment.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón regains half guard.
Cicerón is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (0) Cicerón#T1#
Jello happy to just control the position for now.
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jello trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Jello moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jello trying to control the position but Cicerón is working away.
Jello staying calm.#T4##SUB#
Cicerón wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Jello has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cicerón's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cicerón is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Jello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Moldy Jello!
Our winner, Moldy Jello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 4
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 14 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maykit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cicerón on his heels. He'll look to pass Cicerón's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Maykit
Cicerón 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.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Maykit defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maykit defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maykit drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Maykit off! Maykit jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Maykit 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón looking for a sweep. Not yet Cicerón, not yet.
Maykit tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Maykit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicerón has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maykit has managed to get both his arms back between Cicerón's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Maykit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Maykit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maykit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maykit passes Cicerón's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maykit seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Maykit 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.
#T2##SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Maykit is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Maykit is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maykit. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Maykit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maykit to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maykit 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.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maykit.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T5##SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg.
Maykit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Maykit#SUB2#
Maykit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cicerón knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maykit's best efforts.
Cicerón gets back to full guard.
#T6##SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maykit defends well.
Maykit forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Maykit seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maykit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB2#
Maykit wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maykit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Maykit.
Cicerón gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Maykit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maykit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a triangle but Maykit pushes his legs off easily.
Cicerón wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
Cicerón escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maykit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maykit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Maykit seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maykit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Maykit eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón gets full guard.#SUB#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Maykit defends it easily.
Cicerón is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Maykit drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Maykit off! Maykit jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Maykit drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Maykit off! Maykit jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB#
Cicerón throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB#
Cicerón working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maykit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maykit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maykit is pushing down on Cicerón's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cicerón is fighting to maintain full guard but Maykit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maykit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Maykit 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.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Maykit is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
Maykit moves into full mount! Cicerón won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (8) Maykit#SUB2#
Maykit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cicerón sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Maykit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maykit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maykit. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T13##SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maykit is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maykit to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit wins on points by 8 to 0.
After the big win, Woodie Maykit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cicerón off to one side. #TD#
Banner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón wants to control but Banner postures up.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face as Banner controls the position.
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cicerón tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Banner wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy.
Cicerón tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face as Banner controls the position. #SUB#
Banner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cicerón is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Banner slows the pace down. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cicerón has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Banner trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Cicerón is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Banner wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (0) Cicerón
Banner tries to control but Cicerón wriggling away. #T6#
Banner controlling his opponent.
Cicerón tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner takes Cicerón's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Cicerón is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (0) Cicerón
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cicerón.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner working for the choke.
Banner trying to control momentarily.
#T8#
Cicerón holding on to Banner's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Cicerón manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Cicerón.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Cicerón
Banner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner wants to sweep here but Cicerón controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Cicerón slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (10) vs (5) Cicerón
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Cicerón showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10##SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Banner controls Cicerón momentarily but Cicerón frees himself.
Cicerón sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Cicerón is proving a slippery customer.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cicerón puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cicerón tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner controlling the position.
Banner is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Cicerón showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Cicerón won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón being controlled here momentarily.
Cicerón won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Banner is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cicerón is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cicerón has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (10) vs (8) Cicerón
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 7 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cicerón throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trismegistus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cicerón is in Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Trismegistus is adopting a defensive guard.
Trismegistus looking to control.
Cicerón is fighting to break Trismegistus's control of his arms but Trismegistus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón stopping the sweep attempt from Trismegistus.
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trismegistus looking to control.
#T1#
Trismegistus is adopting a defensive guard.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trismegistus has Cicerón pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet.
Trismegistus trying to control the position.
#T2#
Cicerón seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trismegistus pulls Cicerón in close to his closed guard and prevents Cicerón from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trismegistus looking for a sweep. Not yet Trismegistus, not yet.
Trismegistus is working hard here to advance position.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Trismegistus working a defensive guard but Cicerón manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (5) Cicerón
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Trismegistus is trying to improve his position.
Trismegistus is trying to control Cicerón's posture but Cicerón avoids it.
Trismegistus tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
Trismegistus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cicerón sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cicerón prevents Trismegistus from improving his position.#T4#
Cicerón is thwarting Trismegistus's attempts to control the position.
Trismegistus won't allow Cicerón to pass to mount.
Trismegistus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trismegistus is trying to maintain the position but Cicerón is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Trismegistus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trismegistus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicerón controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trismegistus wants to hit a sweep here but Cicerón passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trismegistus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Cicerón controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Cicerón postures up.
Trismegistus is looking to get to half guard.
Cicerón can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trismegistus is looking to escape.
Cicerón tries to push Trismegistus's head away but Trismegistus is holding on tight.#T7#
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trismegistus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus wants to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Trismegistus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus tries to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away. #T8#
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trismegistus is trying to escape the mount.
Cicerón looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Cicerón prevents Trismegistus from getting the reversal.
Cicerón looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cicerón can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trismegistus is looking to escape.
Cicerón fails to take his opponent's back.
Trismegistus tries to control Cicerón's body but Cicerón pushes him off. Trismegistus squirms to his side and now Cicerón has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (0) vs (11) Cicerón
Trismegistus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Trismegistus's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trismegistus wants to control his opponent's hands but Cicerón gets his hands free.
Trismegistus is trying to break free.
#T11#
Cicerón biding his time, controlling Trismegistus.
Let's hope that Cicerón has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Trismegistus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Trismegistus is really stuck here.
Cicerón biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cicerón is hanging on to Trismegistus's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Trismegistus really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Cicerón's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Trismegistus tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Trismegistus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Trismegistus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Trismegistus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T13#
Cicerón controls the action.
Trismegistus trying to control the hands but Cicerón breaks the grip.
Trismegistus tries to break free.
I would not like to be Trismegistus right now.
Trismegistus tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Cicerón just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Trismegistus tries to break free.
Cicerón trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Trismegistus doesn't escape.
Trismegistus wants to escape the position.
Cicerón controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus wants to control his opponent's hands but Cicerón gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. #TD2#
Cicerón closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Cicerón eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Cicerón's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Cicerón's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cicerón works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cicerón off! Cicerón jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cicerón off! Cicerón jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cicerón off! Cicerón jumps back into Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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.
Cicerón looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cicerón works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cicerón 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. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicerón gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cicerón sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cicerón. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cicerón to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Cicerón eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Cicerón.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Cicerón off! Cicerón jumps back into Gracie's guard. #T8##SUB2#
Cicerón drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cicerón as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gracie screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cicerón! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 36
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Banner
Cicerón keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cicerón tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Cicerón wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Banner
Cicerón is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cicerón keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Cicerón's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cicerón tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#T4#
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (0) vs (8) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Cicerón is controlling his hands well. #T5#
Cicerón is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
Cicerón trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6##SUB2#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Cicerón is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cicerón is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cicerón trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks. #T7##SUB2#
Banner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cicerón defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Cicerón is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
Banner controlling the position well here. Cicerón rolled but Banner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8##SUB2#
Banner tightening his grip on Cicerón, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Cicerón is controlling his hands well. #T9##SUB2#
Banner is cranking Cicerón's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cicerón! He's tightened the choke and Cicerón is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG Rio
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cicerón closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prochazka did well to prevent Cicerón getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but Prochazka defending well.
Prochazka wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy.
Cicerón prevents Prochazka from improving his position.
Prochazka is trying to control but can't.
Prochazka is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Prochazka is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cicerón is working away from the top position though.
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Prochazka has a hand on Cicerón's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cicerón takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (5) Cicerón
Prochazka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prochazka tries to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Prochazka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prochazka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prochazka gets full guard.
Prochazka wants to improve his position but instead Cicerón has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Cicerón looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.
Cicerón performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Cicerón is controlling well.
Prochazka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Prochazka is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Cicerón controlling from mount.
Prochazka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard but Cicerón has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (11) Cicerón
Cicerón controlling the pace for now.
Cicerón avoids the attempt from Prochazka to control.#T4#
Prochazka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cicerón avoids the attempt from Prochazka to control.
Cicerón content just to control the position here.
Prochazka tries to hold on but Cicerón pushes him away.
Cicerón takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Prochazka tries to hold on but Cicerón postures up.#T5#
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cicerón avoids the attempt from Prochazka to control.
Prochazka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Prochazka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cicerón manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (14) Cicerón
Prochazka is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Prochazka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prochazka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cicerón's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Prochazka looking for a sweep. Not yet Prochazka, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cicerón slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Prochazka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cicerón has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Prochazka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Prochazka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cicerón manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (17) Cicerón
Prochazka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Prochazka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prochazka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cicerón has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (20) Cicerón
Prochazka is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Cicerón content just to control the position here.
Prochazka is working to get back to half guard.
Prochazka tries to improve his position but instead Cicerón has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (0) vs (23) Cicerón
Cicerón is hanging on to Prochazka's back as he tries to escape.
Cicerón trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Prochazka doesn't escape. #T9#
Cicerón controlling well, preventing Prochazka from escaping the position.
Prochazka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cicerón.
Prochazka staying busy and making it hard for Cicerón to control.
Prochazka is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Cicerón controlling from the back.
Prochazka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Prochazka tries to break free.
Prochazka trying to control the action but Cicerón just sinks the hooks in.
Prochazka rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
Prochazka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cicerón.
Prochazka holding on to Cicerón's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Cicerón is riding his opponent, not letting Prochazka buck him off. #T11#
Prochazka tries to escape the position.
Cicerón keeps control of the position easily here as Prochazka tries to buck him off.
Cicerón is hanging on to Prochazka's back as he tries to escape.
Cicerón controls the action.
Cicerón avoiding Prochazka 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Cicerón.#T12#
Will Cicerón go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cicerón keeps control of the position easily here as Prochazka tries to buck him off.
Prochazka tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Cicerón tries to get the hooks in deep but Prochazka pushed the leg off.
Prochazka looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Prochazka is trying to break free.
Cicerón just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Cicerón not allowing Prochazka to control his hands.
I really don't envy Prochazka right now.
Prochazka trying to control but not successfully.
Cicerón controlling from the back.
Cicerón is hanging on to Prochazka's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón avoiding Prochazka 's attempts to control his hands.
Cicerón controlling the position well here. Prochazka rolled but Cicerón kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón wins on points by 23 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cicerón did well to prevent Banner getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner stalling. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a kimura from the bottom but Banner passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Banner stalls from top position.
Cicerón tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner controlling from side mount. #T2#
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner is staying tight to Cicerón's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Banner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cicerón is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banner trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Banner slows the pace down.
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cicerón is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cicerón sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Banner slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Banner pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cicerón is looking to escape.
Cicerón is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner tries to control but Cicerón wriggling away.
Cicerón sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner moves into full mount! Cicerón won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón working to try and regain half guard.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Cicerón has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (14) vs (0) Cicerón
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Banner wants to control but Cicerón is keeping busy.
Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cicerón rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Cicerón is trying to roll into a better position but Banner has get a rear naked choke and Cicerón is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 30
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
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 22 wins and 15 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón gets caught napping as Czarny Z Garbowa dives in and scores a takedown. Cicerón manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it easily.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off! Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into Cicerón's guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cicerón working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Czarny Z Garbowa.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Czarny Z Garbowa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Czarny Z Garbowa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (4) Cicerón
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cicerón's guard. Nice work there by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (4) vs (4) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends well.#T3#
Cicerón can't keep his opponent in guard - Czarny Z Garbowa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Czarny Z Garbowa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Czarny Z Garbowa to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Czarny Z Garbowa.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cicerón manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cicerón has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Czarny Z Garbowa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura here.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón looks winded!#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Czarny Z Garbowa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Cicerón from improving his position.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T10#
Cicerón gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Czarny Z Garbowa defends it easily.
Cicerón keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
Czarny Z Garbowa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cicerón is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Czarny Z Garbowa pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Czarny Z Garbowa to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Czarny Z Garbowa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling well.
Cicerón gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Czarny Z Garbowa gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 28
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
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 9 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón shoots in and bounces Czarny Z Garbowa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa
Cicerón trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cicerón 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.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cicerón drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cicerón jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cicerón is pushing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Czarny Z Garbowa is fighting to maintain full guard but Cicerón has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Cicerón.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Czarny Z Garbowa defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cicerón 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.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending against the submission attempts here by Cicerón.
#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Cicerón is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cicerón. #SUB#
Cicerón is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Czarny Z Garbowa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cicerón is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cicerón to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cicerón. Oh but Czarny Z Garbowa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cicerón goes limp - he's gone! Czarny Z Garbowa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 27
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
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 8 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 50 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cicerón gets caught flat footed, as Alopodis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis passes Cicerón's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cicerón could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alopodis has cracked it and Cicerón is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alopodis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC CG 26
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
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 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is defending well.
Cicerón is in trouble now - Goble has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Goble trying to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Cicerón is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Goble controlling the position easily from mount.
Cicerón has given up his back here. Will Goble look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Goble looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cicerón breaks Goble's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (8) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón passes Goble's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goble trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Goble gets back to full guard.
Goble managing to control the position.
Goble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Cicerón has gone for a leg lock! Goble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (2) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón has an active guard here but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Cicerón manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón working for submissions but it's allowed Goble to get to half guard.
Cicerón gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cicerón throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goble uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (13) vs (2) Cicerón#T6#
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Goble is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cicerón is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cicerón with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (16) vs (2) Cicerón#T8#
Cicerón gets back to half guard.
Goble is trying to control the action in half guard but Cicerón is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Goble works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (19) vs (2) Cicerón
Goble is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cicerón's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cicerón tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble happy to just control the position for now.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Cicerón manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goble passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (22) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.
Cicerón being controlled for a moment.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face as Goble controls the position.
Cicerón tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Goble controls the position.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is being controlled here.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cicerón wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Goble has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cicerón's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cicerón is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Goble!
After winning the bout, Shane Goble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 25
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
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!#TD#
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. #SUB#
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#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
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#T3#
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
Goble pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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#T6#
Cicerón gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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.
#T7#
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. #T8##SUB#
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.#T9#
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.#T10#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T11#
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. #SUB#
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#T12#
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#SUB#
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#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#T13#
Goble controlling from the top position. #SUB#
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. #T14#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
CFC CG 24
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
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 11 wins and 6 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Line closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cicerón to the mat! Cicerón manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Line (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Line drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Line off! Line jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Line defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.#SUB2#
Cicerón working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Line 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Line gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Line 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. #T1##SUB#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Line defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
#SUB#
Line 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. #SUB#
Line drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Line off! Line jumps back into Cicerón's guard.
Line forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Line is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Line eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage. #SUB#
Line seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Line seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón has his foot on Line's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Line works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Line 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. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
Line pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg. #SUB#
Line wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Line wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well.
Cicerón moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Line 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. #T5##SUB#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Line slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Line (5) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Line tries for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Line off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Line (5) vs (4) Cicerón
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Line tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cicerón patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for the choke from the back position but Line is controlling his hands well.
Line rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cicerón working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for the choke from the back position but Line is controlling his hands well. #T6##SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a rear naked choke. Line is not defending it well and Cicerón has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Line refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Line's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 23
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 6 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Singleton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (0) vs (2) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singleton. #SUB2#
Singleton is looking for a kimura here.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Singleton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Singleton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cicerón is in trouble now - Singleton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (0) vs (5) Singleton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Singleton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Singleton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cicerón regains half guard.#SUB2#
Singleton is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Singleton seems to be looking for submissions.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Singleton is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Cicerón is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Singleton is tapping! Great win for Cicerón!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
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 21 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cicerón gets a double leg takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Cicerón#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cicerón must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Cicerón 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.
Goble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cicerón sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Cicerón eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Cicerón passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Cicerón jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goble manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cicerón's best efforts.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Cicerón prevents Goble from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily.
Goble wants to improve his position but Cicerón is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón moves into full mount! Goble won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goble manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Cicerón tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cicerón has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goble has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Goble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cicerón's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cicerón is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Cicerón.
#SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Cicerón.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is pressing down on Cicerón's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cicerón passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (11) Cicerón
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7##SUB2#
Cicerón 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. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but Cicerón defends easily.
#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cicerón looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cicerón avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.
Cicerón advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (14) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble is looking to reverse the position.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cicerón's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be looking for submissions.
Goble gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cicerón looks winded!
Cicerón looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cicerón advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (17) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cicerón's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cicerón's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (17) Cicerón#SUB#
Goble has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cicerón is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11##SUB#
Cicerón showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Goble is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cicerón taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Goble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Goble!
An out of breath Shane Goble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
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 23 wins and 10 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
Cicerón slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.#SUB2#
Cicerón throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borgia pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cicerón gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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. #SUB2#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicerón has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Cicerón's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Cicerón's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Cicerón is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicerón has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Cicerón's legs - danger averted.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cicerón is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cicerón escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgia pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is defending well. #SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
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.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7##SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Borgia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cicerón sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cicerón knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Cicerón makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cicerón.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#T9##SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cicerón works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cicerón 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.
Borgia slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón manages to get to full guard.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T11##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicerón has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Cicerón's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cicerón throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cicerón keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12##SUB2#
Cicerón 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. #SUB2#
Cicerón had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.#SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borgia preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cicerón is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
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.
Cicerón keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia preventing the sweep. #T13#
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Borgia uses his free foot to push down on Cicerón's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cicerón. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (8) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cicerón is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14##SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Cesare Borgia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CFC CG 18
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
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 22 wins and 9 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cicerón! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Borgia wants to finish this one by submission but Cicerón is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borgia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Borgia has control of Cicerón's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cicerón regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Cicerón defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Borgia wants to finish this one by submission but Cicerón is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia wants to finish this one by submission but Cicerón is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borgia.
Cicerón keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Cicerón defends it well.
Borgia prevents Cicerón from getting the reversal.
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.#SUB#
Borgia has control of Cicerón's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cicerón regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cicerón working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Borgia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cicerón is surviving well by controlling Borgia's body position as best he can. #T2#
Cicerón is desperately trying to improve his position but Borgia has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Borgia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Borgia working for a submission but Cicerón is keeping him at bay.
Cicerón is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cicerón regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
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.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#T5##SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (10) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Borgia looking for a guillotine from mount but Cicerón is having none of it. #T6#
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Cicerón is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Borgia locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cicerón is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CFC CG 17
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
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 22 wins and 8 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Borgia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cicerón manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cicerón escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
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.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #T4##SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Cicerón moves into full guard.
Borgia pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
#T7##SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cicerón doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Cicerón tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Cicerón is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (2) vs (4) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Borgia rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Borgia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cicerón's arms. #SUB2#
Borgia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cicerón.
Borgia is really stuck here.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for the choke but no joy.
Borgia turns into Cicerón and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (4) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10##SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Cicerón is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicerón manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Cicerón's guard. #SUB2#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia won't allow Cicerón to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cicerón is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cicerón looks winded!
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicerón is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
Borgia pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12#
Cicerón regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13##SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Cicerón gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Cicerón wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16.5
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cicerón is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cicerón shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cabrera defends it nicely.
Cicerón shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cicerón's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendrix Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julián Cicerón.#TD#
Cabrera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Cabrera 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. #SUB2#
Cicerón working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cabrera pushes down on Cicerón's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Cabrera 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.
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.#SUB#
Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Cabrera is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón gets full guard.
Cabrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Cabrera tries for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
Cicerón sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but Cicerón is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrera to get the leverage. #T2#
Cabrera trying to mount his opponent but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cabrera is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicerón has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
#SUB#
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicerón sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cabrera seems to be working for a kimura but Cicerón defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cicerón is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cabrera is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well. #T6##SUB#
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Cicerón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura but Cicerón is defending well.
#SUB#
Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Cabrera is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cicerón has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cabrera. Oh but Cicerón has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cabrera goes limp - he's gone! Cicerón jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 15.5
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Czarny Z Garbowa has a takedown stuffed.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cicerón as he jumps to the side.
Cicerón tries to counter with a takedown but Czarny Z Garbowa is quick to defend against it.
Cicerón looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Cicerón manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Czarny Z Garbowa on his heels. He'll look to pass Czarny Z Garbowa's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a triangle here. Cicerón is fighting it but it looks tight! Czarny Z Garbowa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cicerón is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Our winner, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 15
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cicerón shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaper pinned against the cage. Reaper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cicerón tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reaper defends well and Cicerón ends up having to push Reaper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cicerón is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julián Cicerón. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cicerón changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reaper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reaper wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Reaper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cicerón 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.
Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Cicerón's takedown attempt.
Cicerón drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cicerón tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reaper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cicerón pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Reaper has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper fails to pull guard.
Cicerón is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cicerón prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reaper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cicerón fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cicerón.
Reaper wants to counter the offense by Cicerón and move into the clinch position.
Reaper has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
Reaper clinches up with Cicerón and pushes him back against the cage.
Reaper jumps guard but Cicerón turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cicerón can't get the takedown.
Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cicerón walks away with a smile on his face. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cicerón. #CL2#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Reaper prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Cicerón has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reaper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cicerón (4) vs (0) Reaper
You can see the frustration on Reaper's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reaper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Cicerón working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Reaper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cicerón. #T2##SUB#
Cicerón working for a choke but Reaper is defending well.
Cicerón has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to break Reaper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reaper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cicerón will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reaper tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cicerón is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cicerón has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Reaper taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 14
Date: May 26, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Matvey Buryckin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Buryckin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buryckin lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Buryckin (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Buryckin 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.
Buryckin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Buryckin (5) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cicerón knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Buryckin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Buryckin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cicerón is trying to escape and Buryckin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cicerón is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buryckin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Buryckin!
Matvey Buryckin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 13
Date: May 19, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 12 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cicerón fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cicerón is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Boulder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Boulder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cicerón.
Cicerón looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Boulder is fending him off so far but Cicerón persists. Nope, Le Boulder circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob Le Boulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julián Cicerón.
Le Boulder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Le Boulder shoots in and bounces Cicerón off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Le Boulder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder controlling from side mount.
Cicerón tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position. #T1#
Cicerón manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Le Boulder passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (0) Cicerón
A lull in the action here.
Cicerón is looking to reverse the position.
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Cicerón is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Cicerón wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Le Boulder stalls from top position.
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Cicerón wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Le Boulder controls from the top position.
Cicerón tries to buck Le Boulder off but Le Boulder is having none of it.
Le Boulder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face as Le Boulder controls the position.
Cicerón is looking to reverse the position.
Le Boulder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cicerón will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Boulder controlling from side mount. #T5#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Cicerón is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cicerón has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Le Boulder. Oh but Cicerón has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Le Boulder goes limp - he's gone! Cicerón jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 12
Date: May 13, 2024 |
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 12 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cicerón stuffs the takedown attempt from Le Boulder. Le Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Cicerón is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cicerón sprawls well. Cicerón wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Boulder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cicerón is fending him off so far but Le Boulder persists. Nope, Cicerón circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Le Boulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Le Boulder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is thwarting Cicerón's attempts to control the position.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Le Boulder is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
Le Boulder prevents Cicerón from improving his position.
Cicerón is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cicerón controlling the position well. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cicerón manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Le Boulder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicerón swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Le Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicerón is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Cicerón working for a triangle but Le Boulder defends it easily.
Le Boulder stays in close to Cicerón's body and controls the position.
Le Boulder passes Cicerón's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Le Boulder slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicerón trying to control here.
#SUB#
Le Boulder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Le Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cicerón knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Le Boulder prevents Cicerón from improving his position.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Le Boulder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep. Le Boulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Boulder controlling the pace.
Cicerón trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Cicerón is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Cicerón being controlled here, momentarily.
Cicerón is trying to keep Le Boulder in close.
Le Boulder passes Cicerón's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cicerón is controlling Le Boulder's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
#T9#
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Le Boulder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cicerón! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Le Boulder controlling his opponent. #T10#
Cicerón really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Le Boulder avoids the attempt from Cicerón to control.
Cicerón sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Cicerón has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Le Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Le Boulder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (0) Cicerón
Le Boulder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Le Boulder moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (11) vs (0) Cicerón
Cicerón tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Cicerón is looking to get to half guard.
Le Boulder content just to control the position here.
Le Boulder tries to control but Cicerón wriggling away.
Cicerón wants to hold on but Le Boulder pushes him away.#T13#
Le Boulder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Le Boulder wants to take Cicerón's back here but Cicerón is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cicerón gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cicerón is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Cicerón's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cicerón is holding on for now. #T14#
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cicerón wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Le Boulder seems to be looking for submissions.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Bob Le Boulder thanked Pulling Guard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC CG 11
Date: May 06, 2024 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper jumps guard but Cicerón stands there with Reaper around his waist. Reaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reaper fails to pull guard.
Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cicerón walks away with a smile on his face. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Julián Cicerón has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Reaper.
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Reaper moves into range and clinches up with Cicerón.
Reaper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cicerón walks away with a smile on his face. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Cicerón has managed to clinch.
Cicerón gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reaper.
#TD2#
Reaper manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reaper wants to improve his position but instead Cicerón has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.
Cicerón's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cicerón is keen to just control but Reaper is a slippery customer.
Cicerón is pressing down on Reaper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reaper is holding on for now.
Reaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.#T2##SUB#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Reaper is defending it quite comfortably.
Cicerón wants to free his trapped foot but Reaper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cicerón is keen to just control but Reaper is a slippery customer.#T3#
Cicerón keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cicerón passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (3) vs (0) Reaper
Cicerón looking to control but Reaper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cicerón avoids the attempt from Reaper to control.#T4#
Reaper has given up his back. Will we see Cicerón going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (6) vs (0) Reaper
Cicerón controls the position.
Reaper is in bad spot here.
Reaper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5##SUB#
Cicerón is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reaper knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reaper for a finish.
Reaper tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cicerón is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reaper has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Reaper is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6##SUB#
Reaper is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cicerón gets his way!
Cicerón is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Reaper is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7##SUB#
Cicerón is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Reaper defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Cicerón tightening his grip on Reaper, looking for the choke.
Good control from Cicerón.#T8#
Cicerón has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Cicerón working for a choke but Reaper is defending well.
Reaper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Cicerón working for a choke but Reaper is defending well. #SUB#
Cicerón looking to break Reaper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reaper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cicerón will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9##SUB#
Cicerón is looking for the choke from the back position but Reaper is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cicerón's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cicerón biding his time, controlling Reaper.
Reaper staying busy and making it hard for Cicerón to control. #T10##SUB#
Cicerón looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Cicerón is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Reaper defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Reaper is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cicerón off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Cicerón is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reaper has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cicerón trying to control.#T11##SUB#
Reaper fending off the submission attempt from Cicerón. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
Good control from Cicerón.#SUB#
Reaper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cicerón.
Cicerón tries to get the hooks in deep but Reaper pushed the leg off.
Cicerón is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13##SUB#
Reaper defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for the choke but no joy.
Cicerón has the hooks in. Reaper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14##SUB#
Reaper showing good submission defense here.
Cicerón struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Reaper defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Cicerón working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cicerón working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Doyle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doyle thuds his right hand into The Anchorman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Anchorman throws a push kick but Doyle slaps the foot to one side.
The Anchorman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Anchorman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
The Anchorman tries to land a front kick but Doyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Doyle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Anchorman looks to land a body kick but Doyle moved away.
The Anchorman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Anchorman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Doyle blocks the leg kick.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but The Anchorman moved out of range nicely.
The Anchorman ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
And The Anchorman responds with a good body kick, but Doyle manages to step out the way in time.
The Anchorman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from The Anchorman does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Doyle misses the target.
The Anchorman throws out a leg kick but Doyle moves out of range and The Anchorman only half commits.
The Anchorman throws a sloppy head kick and Doyle moves out of range easily.
Doyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle catches The Anchorman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but The Anchorman slips the punch.#T1#
The Anchorman throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
The Anchorman throws a wild body kick that Doyle sees coming a mile off.
Doyle moves out of range of the body kick from The Anchorman.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Anchorman.
The Anchorman throws a body kick that misses.
Doyle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Ron The Anchorman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Anchorman.
Doyle is looking to counter punch.
Doyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doyle misses with a hook. The Anchorman ducked under it nicely.
The Anchorman misses with a body kick.
Doyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Anchorman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyle manages to avoid it.
Doyle is looking to counter punch.
Doyle throws a hook but The Anchorman avoids it easily.
The Anchorman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doyle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Anchorman walks into a left hand.
The Anchorman misses with a looping left.#T2#
The Anchorman is looking to land body kicks.
The Anchorman slips under a jab.
The Anchorman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle misses with an uppercut. The Anchorman saw that one coming.
The Anchorman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Anchorman tries to land a body kick
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doyle missing with a left hand there. The Anchorman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Anchorman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doyle's head.
Nice uppercut there from Doyle.
Doyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doyle moves out of range of the body kick from The Anchorman.
Doyle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Anchorman misses with a body kick.
Doyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Anchorman.
The Anchorman throws a body kick that misses.
The Anchorman looks to land a body kick but Doyle moved away.
The fighters circling - Doyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Anchorman. #T3#
The Anchorman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyle throws out the jab.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
Doyle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Anchorman ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
The Anchorman scores with a leg kick.
Doyle throws a hook to the side of The Anchorman's head but The Anchorman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Anchorman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Doyle misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from The Anchorman misses.
Doyle throws out a loose jab but The Anchorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Anchorman misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by The Anchorman.
The Anchorman walks into a jab.
The Anchorman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doyle avoids the head kick by The Anchorman.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but The Anchorman moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on The Anchorman's shoulder, as The Anchorman tries to avoid the shot.
Doyle checks a low kick from The Anchorman.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Anchorman tries a low kick but Doyle avoids it.
Doyle looks to throw the jab but The Anchorman is out of range.
Doyle cracks The Anchorman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Anchorman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
The Anchorman throws a big counter head kick but Doyle avoids it with no problem.
Doyle looks to land a right hand but The Anchorman moved out of range.
The Anchorman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that The Anchorman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by The Anchorman.
The Anchorman throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
The Anchorman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doyle rather than just go for the knockout.
Doyle misses with a hook. The Anchorman ducked under it nicely.
The Anchorman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Anchorman scores with a kick to the body.
The Anchorman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doyle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Anchorman - the referee stops the clock and Doyle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Anchorman. Doyle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Anchorman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doyle takes a step back to recover.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by The Anchorman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Declan Doyle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The Anchorman scores with a push kick.
Doyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Doyle misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyle misses the target.
Doyle misses with a looping right.
Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on The Anchorman's shoulder, as The Anchorman tries to avoid the shot.
The Anchorman throws a counter combo.
Doyle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Doyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Doyle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Anchorman moves out of range of the strikes.
The Anchorman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyle throws out the jab.
The Anchorman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Anchorman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Anchorman.
The Anchorman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Anchorman lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Declan Doyle has been cut.
Doyle scores with a punch to the head.
The Anchorman throws a sloppy head kick and Doyle moves out of range easily. #T1#
The Anchorman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Anchorman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doyle checks it well.
The fighters circling - Doyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Anchorman looks for the body kick but Doyle saw that one coming.
Doyle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Anchorman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Anchorman is breathing heavily.
Doyle misses the jab.
Doyle throws a hook to the side of The Anchorman's head but The Anchorman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Anchorman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
The Anchorman throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle scores with a nice strike.
The Anchorman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doyle works the jab nicely.
The Anchorman throws the kick towards the body but Doyle avoids it.
The Anchorman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Anchorman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.#T2#
Doyle misses with a straight right.
Doyle missing with a left hand there. The Anchorman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Anchorman tries to land a front kick but Doyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Anchorman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Anchorman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Anchorman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Anchorman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doyle connects with a right hand. The Anchorman shakes it off.
The Anchorman throws a head kick that misses.
Doyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Anchorman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyle throws out the jab.
Doyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by The Anchorman.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Anchorman.
Declan Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyle throws the left hand but The Anchorman avoids the punch easily.
The Anchorman throws a big counter head kick but Doyle avoids it with no problem.
Doyle jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
The Anchorman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Anchorman scores with a kick to the body.
Doyle blocks a low kick nicely.
The Anchorman throws a leg kick but Doyle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Anchorman throws a push kick but Doyle slaps the foot to one side.
Doyle lands a nice shot that snaps The Anchorman's head back.
The Anchorman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Anchorman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
Doyle throws a lazy right hand but The Anchorman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doyle throws a hook but The Anchorman avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from The Anchorman.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
The Anchorman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Doyle catches The Anchorman right on the button with a cross.
The Anchorman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Doyle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doyle.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by The Anchorman. #T4#
Doyle looks to land a left hand but The Anchorman moved out of range nicely.
The Anchorman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doyle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Doyle misses its intended target.
A big left from Doyle misses.
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by The Anchorman.
Doyle sizes up The Anchorman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Anchorman throws a push kick but Doyle slaps the foot to one side.
The Anchorman slips under a jab from Doyle.
A swing and a miss from Doyle.
The Anchorman tries a head kick but it misses.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Anchorman. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
Doyle missing with a left hand there. The Anchorman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle misses with a looping right.
The Anchorman throws the kick towards the body but Doyle avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Doyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Declan Doyle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
The Anchorman throws out a leg kick but Doyle moves out of range and The Anchorman only half commits.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Anchorman.
Ron The Anchorman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Anchorman.
The Anchorman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Anchorman looks for the body kick but Doyle saw that one coming.
The Anchorman moves out of range of the strikes.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but The Anchorman slips the punch.
The Anchorman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by The Anchorman.
Doyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Doyle misses its intended target.
The Anchorman misses with a body kick.
The Anchorman moves away from the strike by Doyle.
The Anchorman throws a shot from downtown. Doyle moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Doyle misses the target.
The Anchorman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on The Anchorman's shoulder, as The Anchorman tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Anchorman.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
The Anchorman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Anchorman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but The Anchorman slips the punch.
Doyle throws out a loose jab but The Anchorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Anchorman looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Doyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doyle misses with an uppercut.
Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on The Anchorman's shoulder, as The Anchorman tries to avoid the shot.
The Anchorman throws a counter combo.
The Anchorman slips under a jab from Doyle.
The Anchorman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Anchorman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle checks the leg kick.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Anchorman.
The Anchorman tries to land a front kick but Doyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Doyle as he connects with a hook.
Doyle blocks a head kick by The Anchorman.
Doyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Anchorman. #T2#
The Anchorman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Doyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Anchorman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Anchorman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doyle misses with a straight right.
Doyle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doyle throws a big shot that misses.
Doyle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
Doyle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle moves out of range as The Anchorman throws a body kick.
Doyle throws a shot from downtown. The Anchorman moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Doyle misses.
The Anchorman counters with a body kick.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Anchorman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyle misses the jab.
The Anchorman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
The Anchorman throws a push kick but Doyle slaps the foot to one side.
The Anchorman looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.#T3#
The Anchorman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Doyle lands with a straight right. The Anchorman didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Anchorman.
Doyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Anchorman can do to turn this around?
The Anchorman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
The Anchorman throws a push kick but Doyle slaps the foot to one side.
The Anchorman moves out of range as Doyle strikes.
Ron The Anchorman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Anchorman slips a straight right by Doyle.
Doyle avoids the head kick by The Anchorman.
The Anchorman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doyle misses with a looping right.
The Anchorman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doyle throws the left hand but The Anchorman avoids the punch easily.
Doyle with a nice cross.
The Anchorman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doyle scores with a jab to the head.
The Anchorman tries to land a front kick but Doyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Doyle lunges at The Anchorman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Anchorman's hand.
Doyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyle throws the left hand but The Anchorman avoids the punch easily.
Doyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Anchorman under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Doyle misses its intended target.
The Anchorman fails to land with a series of punches.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but The Anchorman manages to avoid it.
Doyle lands with a cross.
The Anchorman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Doyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by The Anchorman.
Doyle looks to land a right hand but The Anchorman moved out of range.
Doyle throws out a loose jab but The Anchorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but The Anchorman moved out of range nicely.
The Anchorman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doyle lands with a right hand.
Doyle throws out a loose jab but The Anchorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Anchorman ducks right into an uppercut from Doyle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Doyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Doyle!
A very excited looking Declan Doyle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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