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CWC 226 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conforto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conforto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alopodis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alopodis fails to pull guard.
Conforto can't get the takedown.
Alopodis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Conforto has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Conforto
Alopodis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alopodis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Conforto looking to control.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Alopodis stands and throws Conforto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Conforto
Alopodis swings around for an armbar but Conforto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (9) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Conforto is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Conforto tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Conforto defends it.
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold.
Conforto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but instead Conforto manages to regain half guard.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis fails to move to back control.
Conforto has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (21) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position.
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.
Conforto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Conforto right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Conforto 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 Alopodis gets his way!
Conforto is trying to break free.
Alopodis 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, Conforto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Conforto is controlling his hands well.
Alopodis working for a choke but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alopodis has managed to slip his arm under Conforto's chin. This could be all over... yep, Conforto is tapping out! Submission win for Alopodis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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