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CFC CG 23 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 34 wins and 49 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mcgillicutty moves into range and clinches up with Alopodis.
Mcgillicutty tries for a takedown but Alopodis manages to get underhooks.
Mcgillicutty is working for takedown but Alopodis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alopodis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty has hold of one of Alopodis's legs. Alopodis is fighting the takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Mcgillicutty pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis has his foot on Mcgillicutty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgillicutty works his way back into a safe position though.
Alopodis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgillicutty escapes and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
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 is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcgillicutty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alopodis with the active half guard here but Mcgillicutty passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Mcgillicutty
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is being controlled here.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcgillicutty off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (8) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alopodis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Alopodis let's go of the attempt for now.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Mcgillicutty from escaping the position.
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mcgillicutty! Can he survive? No! He's out! Alopodis gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview. |
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