|
|
CFC MM Birthday Bash PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 70 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 55 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alopodis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Kersikov is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alopodis controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov pulls Alopodis in to control the position.
Alopodis trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Alopodis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
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!
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Alopodis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Alopodis from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis wants to take Kersikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Alopodis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Alopodis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov is just holding on here. Alopodis manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kersikov's body.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis not allowing Kersikov to control his hands.
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Alopodis.
That's six 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.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alopodis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alopodis moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (11) Alopodis
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
Alopodis controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alopodis controlling from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Alopodis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kersikov's body.
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Alopodis.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 11 to 0.
Ceph Alopodis is the new welterweight champion!
Ceph Alopodis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
|
|
|
|
|
