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CFC MM CG 2 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Radu Dracul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 54 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dracul is defended easily by Alopodis.
Alopodis stuffs the takedown.
Dracul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alopodis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dracul somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracul gets a double leg takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Dracul stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position.
Dracul being controlled here momentarily.
Dracul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis seems keen to control Dracul's posture.
Dracul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dracul trying to move into half guard but instead Alopodis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (2) vs (2) Alopodis
Dracul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alopodis controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dracul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dracul (4) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Alopodis controlling Dracul's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Dracul has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Dracul sits in half guard.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dracul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dracul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dracul (4) vs (6) Alopodis
Alopodis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Alopodis.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Alopodis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Alopodis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Well, with Alopodis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dracul is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alopodis is not going to allow Dracul to sit and survive in this position.
Alopodis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dracul.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Dracul from escaping the position.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Dracul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dracul trying to control the position but Alopodis manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Dracul right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis keeps control of the position as Dracul tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alopodis controlling the positon.
Dracul is in bad spot here.
Dracul trying to control the hands but Alopodis breaks the grip.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Dracul from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dracul.
Alopodis avoiding Dracul 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alopodis controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is not going to allow Dracul to sit and survive in this position.
Dracul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alopodis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alopodis controlling from the back.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Dracul from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Dracul right now.
Dracul tries to break free.
Alopodis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alopodis with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Alopodis gets his hands free as Dracul looks to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is riding his opponent, not letting Dracul buck him off.
Dracul is really stuck here.
Dracul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alopodis keeps control of the position as Dracul tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis biding his time, controlling Dracul.
Alopodis not allowing Dracul to control his hands.
Alopodis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dracul is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis not allowing Dracul to control his hands.
Alopodis biding his time, controlling Dracul.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul holding both Alopodis 's hands and preventing any damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alopodis controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 6 to 4.
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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