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CACC 232 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 9 wins and 11 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis scores with a takedown into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alopodis defends it easily.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Lee
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alopodis looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Lee
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (5) Lee
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (7) Lee
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Lee keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (7) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Alopodis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lee's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
Alopodis showing good submission defense here.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alopodis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alopodis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Alopodis won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (12) vs (10) Lee
Lee 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.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (10) Lee
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Alopodis has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (10) Lee
Lee 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.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (21) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (23) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lee is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (26) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lee has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Alopodis has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lee taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Alopodis doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Our winner, Ceph Alopodis, 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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