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CFC CG NY PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 51 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gotch.
Alopodis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis prevents Gotch from improving his position.
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gotch'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gotch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Gotch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotch is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gotch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotch defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gotch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Gotch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage.
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotch defends it well.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Gotch is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gotch defends it well.
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Gotch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage.
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Gotch is defending well.
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Gotch actively working from the bottom 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.
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alopodis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alopodis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gotch (4) vs (2) Alopodis
Gotch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Gotch let's go of the attempt for now.
Gotch is working for a rear naked choke. Alopodis is not defending it well and Gotch has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Alopodis refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Alopodis's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Gotch!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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