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CFC Tokyo PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Cicerón wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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