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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2471 p4p, 269 weight class) and Ceph Alopodis (ranked 6377 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceph Alopodis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alopodis to the ground. Ulatov is now in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Alopodis has an active guard here but Ulatov has managed to pass into half guard.
Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Ulatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alopodis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alopodis has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (2) Alopodis
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Alopodis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (2) Alopodis
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Alopodis looking to control.
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulatov is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis working for a triangle but Ulatov defends it easily.
Ulatov passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ulatov prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ulatov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Ulatov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (7) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Ulatov's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Alopodis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (10) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to defend against the choke here but Ulatov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ulatov Tightens the hold and Alopodis taps out furiously! Ulatov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Ulatov!
A very excited looking Sergei Ulatov 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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