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CWC 375 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 17 wins and 6 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 35 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alvarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (5) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Alvarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Alvarez denies him.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (5) vs (7) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis fails to advance to Alvarez's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (5) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alvarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alopodis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alopodis looking to break Alvarez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alvarez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alvarez tries to escape but Alopodis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms.
Alopodis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Alvarez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alopodis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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