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CFC CG 20 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 48 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 49 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Mondragon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Alopodis. No joy for Mondragon on that attempt.
Alopodis feinted with a counter takedown.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Mondragon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mondragon is defended easily by Alopodis.
Mondragon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mondragon 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 off his back.
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Alopodis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mondragon rolls with it to try and escape but Alopodis cranks on the arm and Mondragon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
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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