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CFC Tokyo 18 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 67 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abdul Karim did well to prevent Alopodis getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abdul Karim has his hands clasped together around Alopodis's back. He's all about the action.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alopodis trying to control the pace.
Abdul Karim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul Karim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alopodis prevents Abdul Karim from improving his position.
Abdul Karim wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis controlling the action here.
Alopodis is thwarting Abdul Karim's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alopodis in particular looking to stall.
Abdul Karim won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Alopodis stalling.
Abdul Karim trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alopodis is pressing down on Abdul Karim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abdul Karim is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alopodis in particular looking to stall.
Abdul Karim is controlling Alopodis's trapped leg to prevent Alopodis from advancing to side control.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Abdul Karim is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Abdul Karim defends it.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is trying is best to control the position here.
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 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abdul Karim manages to get to full guard.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis controlling from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim is pulling down on Alopodis's head. It's preventing any offense from Alopodis, at least for the moment.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim 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: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Alopodis
Abdul Karim trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage.
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Abdul Karim looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (4) Alopodis
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alopodis is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Abdul Karim is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 4 to 2.
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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