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CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov 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 11 wins and 13 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Ortega
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Ortega pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ortega is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortega manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Ortega
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Alopodis trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Alopodis won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Ortega
Alopodis mounts Ortega! Really nice guard pass there!
Ortega is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying to escape the mount but Alopodis keeps good control and instead manages to take Ortega's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alopodis.
Alopodis working for a choke but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega is in bad spot here.
Ortega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ortega is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alopodis working for a choke but Ortega is defending well.
Alopodis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis keeps control of the position as Ortega tries to break free.
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis looking for the choke from the back.
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is hanging on to Ortega's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ortega tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Ortega's back but Ortega is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ortega. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ortega has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (7) Ortega
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ortega off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (14) vs (7) Ortega
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ortega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ortega for a finish.
I really don't envy Ortega right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Ortega's back but Ortega is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ortega. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (9) Ortega
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortega is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.
Ortega prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Ortega wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is pressing down on Ortega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
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 (16) vs (9) Ortega
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (19) vs (9) Ortega
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Ortega doesn't allow it.
Ortega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis fails to advance to Ortega's back.
Ortega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Ortega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis moves into full mount! Ortega won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (22) vs (9) Ortega
Ortega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ortega is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (22) vs (11) Ortega
Alopodis has his foot on Ortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortega works his way back into a safe position though.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 (24) vs (11) Ortega
Ortega gets back to full guard.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Ortega defends it.
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortega wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Ortega defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (27) vs (11) Ortega
Ortega working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ortega is holding on tight.
Ortega regains half guard.
Ortega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ortega! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (11) Ortega
Ortega can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (33) vs (11) Ortega
Alopodis is persistently looking for the submission but Ortega is defending it well.
Alopodis working for the choke.
Alopodis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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, Ortega has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Ortega right now.
Ortega fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis.
Alopodis looking for the choke from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Ortega defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms.
Alopodis tightening his grip on Ortega, looking for the choke.
Ortega 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.
Alopodis is breathing heavily.
Ortega needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Alopodis working for a choke but Ortega is defending well.
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ortega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ortega for a finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Ortega's back but Ortega is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ortega. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (33) vs (13) Ortega
Ortega trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Rage Training inform me that Ortega has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ortega advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (33) vs (16) Ortega
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Ortega keeps moving and retains side control.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortega wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alopodis 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!
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 33 to 16.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ceph Alopodis made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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