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CFC CG 8 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgia has a takedown stuffed.
Borgia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alopodis defends well and Borgia ends up having to push Alopodis into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alopodis as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgia is defended easily by Alopodis.
Borgia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alopodis.
Borgia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borgia is in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Borgia
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia.
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Borgia
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (5) Borgia
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borgia looks winded!
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (5) Borgia
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably.
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis.
Alopodis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well.
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage.
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Borgia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
Alopodis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Alopodis gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Ceph Alopodis is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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