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CFC CG 16 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 33 wins and 44 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alopodis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Alopodis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alopodis continues to drive forward.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Borgia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia passes into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
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 looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Borgia moves into full mount! Alopodis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Borgia
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Borgia has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borgia working for a submission but Alopodis is keeping him at bay.
Borgia has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Borgia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Borgia has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alopodis 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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
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.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
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 to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis is breathing heavily.
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.
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.
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 looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Borgia won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 working for a triangle but Borgia defends it easily.
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
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.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 7 to 0.
After the fight, Cesare Borgia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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