Play by Play - Fighter's Fight 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borgia has a takedown stuffed.
Borgia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alopodis defends well and Borgia ends up having to push Alopodis into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alopodis as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borgia is defended easily by Alopodis.
Borgia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alopodis. #TD2#
Borgia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borgia is in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily. #T1#
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia. #SUB2#
Borgia 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. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Borgia
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alopodis has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to secure an arm triangle but Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (5) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T7##SUB2#
Borgia has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borgia looks winded!
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (5) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #T9#
Alopodis prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Borgia is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
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. #T10##SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
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. #T12##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Borgia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Alopodis gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Ceph Alopodis is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024

175 cm
35 yrs
169 lbs

177 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 41 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Borgia. No joy for Alopodis on that attempt.
Borgia fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and bounces Alopodis off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alopodis has his foot on Borgia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borgia works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Borgia is trying for a kimura here. Alopodis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Borgia wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Cesare Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024

177 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

175 cm
35 yrs
169 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 41 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Alopodis as Borgia shoots in.
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alopodis is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Alopodis circles away and we're back to standing.
Borgia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alopodis is fending him off so far but Borgia persists. Nope, Alopodis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.#TD2#
Borgia gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Borgia
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borgia. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borgia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Borgia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T1##SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borgia passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Borgia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borgia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Borgia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB2#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alopodis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Borgia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #T4#
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borgia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Borgia off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (7) Borgia#T5#
Borgia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borgia is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Borgia regains half guard.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Borgia defending well.
Borgia is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (7) Borgia#T6##SUB#
Alopodis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Borgia is surviving well by controlling Alopodis's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Alopodis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Alopodis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borgia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borgia shrugs it off. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a guillotine from mount but Borgia frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Borgia defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Alopodis advances to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well.
Borgia wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well. #SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia can't escape the position. #T8##SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Borgia manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Alopodis tries for a kimura but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Borgia is defending well. #SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borgia defends it well. #T10##SUB2#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Borgia is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgia is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borgia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (7) Borgia#SUB#
Alopodis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borgia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borgia shrugs it off.
Alopodis moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (9) Borgia#SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Borgia drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Borgia off! Borgia jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #T12##SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Borgia defends easily.
Borgia passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T14##SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Ceph Alopodis retains his super heavyweight title!
Ceph Alopodis made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024

175 cm
35 yrs
169 lbs

177 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

Event: CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024

177 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs

Sisko

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 28 wins and 40 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Alopodis shoots in and gets a takedown into Sisko's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Sisko
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Alopodis drops back looking for a leg! Sisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sisko manages to kick Alopodis off! Alopodis jumps back into Sisko's guard.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Sisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Sisko is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sisko is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
Sisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Sisko
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard.
Sisko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alopodis off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (5) vs (4) Sisko
Alopodis turns into Sisko and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Sisko#SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Sisko.#SUB2#
Alopodis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sisko to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alopodis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sisko pulls down on the head and he's put Alopodis to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Sisko!

Event: CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024

177 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs

Sisko

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 27 wins and 40 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sisko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alopodis shoots in looking for a takedown but Sisko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alopodis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Alopodis shoots in and gets a takedown into Sisko's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Sisko#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alopodis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sisko's guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Sisko is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Sisko is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Sisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Sisko is defending well. #SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Sisko is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alopodis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sisko is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well.
Sisko tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.#SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sisko sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
Sisko 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: Alopodis (2) vs (4) Sisko
Sisko is trying to stick to Alopodis's back but Alopodis is turning into Sisko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sisko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (4) Sisko#SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Alopodis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alopodis has managed to get both his arms back between Sisko's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sisko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alopodis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alopodis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sisko can't keep his opponent in guard - Alopodis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alopodis uses his free foot to push down on Sisko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sisko.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Sisko#T6#
Sisko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Sisko is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Sisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Sisko defends the submission attempt.#T7##SUB#
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.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis. #SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Sisko is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Sisko is defending well.
Sisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Alopodis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sisko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alopodis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ceph Alopodis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ceph Alopodis made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024

177 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

173 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs

Line

Event: CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024

177 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

165 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

Gotch

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 27 wins and 38 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Gotch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T1##SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Gotch pushes his legs off easily.
Gotch pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch 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. #SUB2#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch. #T3##SUB2#
Alopodis is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Gotch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Gotch
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gotch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gotch tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB2#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gotch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alopodis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gotch has cracked it and Alopodis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gotch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Aldarisio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldarisio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aldarisio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldarisio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alopodis in his tracks.
No luck for Alopodis with that takedown attempt.
Aldarisio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldarisio stuffs the takedown attempt from Alopodis. Alopodis gets slowly back to his feet.
Alopodis tries to move into range but Aldarisio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldarisio digs a good body shot into Alopodis's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alopodis shoots and misses
and Aldarisio counters with a left and a right that stings Alopodis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Alopodis shoots in and gets a takedown into Aldarisio's guard.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis pushes down on Aldarisio's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Aldarisio has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Aldarisio! He waited for his chance and took it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Aldarisio!

Event: CFC 634
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Alopodis shoots and misses
and Phillips counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Phillips. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phillips.
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alopodis back to the cage. Phillips follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Alopodis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips works over Alopodis's head and body with a nice combination.
Alopodis shoots and misses
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Alopodis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well.
Phillips has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Phillips tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Phillips turns into him and now he's in Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass. #SUB#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ceph Alopodis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phillips!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Phillips.
I think Phillips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jack Phillips!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jack Phillips!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jack Phillips!

Jack Phillips wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jack Phillips 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.

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Alopodis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phillips sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is staying active underneath Alopodis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phillips looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1##SUB2#
Phillips defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms.
Phillips is keeping busy.
Ceph Alopodis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Phillips trying to control but not successfully.
Alopodis controlling the position well here. Phillips rolled but Alopodis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Alopodis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Phillips is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alopodis is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Phillips tries to escape the position.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceph Alopodis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alopodis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!

Ceph Alopodis wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Gotch stuffs the takedown attempt from Alopodis. Alopodis gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Gotch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis wants to control but Gotch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gotch prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Gotch not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ceph Alopodis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alopodis with a poor takedown
and Gotch counters with a straight right hand.
Alopodis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gotch pinned against the cage. Gotch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alopodis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotch tries to avoid it but Alopodis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotch to the ground. Gotch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alopodis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotch avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alopodis eats them both and turns towards Gotch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Gotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gotch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Lou Gotch!

Lou Gotch wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Alopodis shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Phillips gets caught flat footed, as Alopodis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis passes Phillips's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
Phillips is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Alopodis passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Phillips to control.#T1#
Alopodis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ceph Alopodis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis works his way to his opponent's back.
What can Phillips do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Phillips tries to break free.
Alopodis has good solid back control here.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Phillips from escaping the position. #T2#
Alopodis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alopodis is hanging on to Phillips's back as he tries to escape.
Alopodis controlling the position well here. Phillips rolled but Alopodis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceph Alopodis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alopodis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!

Ceph Alopodis wins by unanimous decision!
Ceph Alopodis very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Gotch digs a good hook to Alopodis's body.
Gotch lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Alopodis scores with a takedown into Gotch's guard.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Gotch controlling the position.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gotch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gotch looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gotch has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gotch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alopodis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Gotch won't allow it.
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!
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotch tries to keep control of the position but Alopodis is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Gotch.
I think Gotch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ceph Alopodis!

Ceph Alopodis wins by split decision!
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CWC 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023

177 cm
36 yrs
166 lbs

185 cm
33 yrs
185 lbs

Macker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 38 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alopodis gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (0) Macker
Macker stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
Macker is looking to reverse the position.
Macker stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macker tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis trying to control the position but Macker is working away.
Alopodis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (6) vs (0) Macker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Macker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (9) vs (0) Macker
Macker tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Alopodis looking to break Macker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alopodis trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Macker rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Macker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Macker tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Macker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Macker for a finish. #SUB#
Alopodis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Macker wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alopodis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Macker tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back. #T3#
Macker breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (2) Macker
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (2) Macker
Alopodis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Macker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well. #SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Macker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Macker is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass Macker's guard but actually Macker recovers to full guard.
Macker looking to control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis passes into half guard. #T5#
Macker is trying to control but can't.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (2) Macker
Macker tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Macker doesn't allow it.
Macker working to try and regain half guard. #T6##SUB#
Alopodis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Macker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Macker and Alopodis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Macker tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Macker manages to get back to half guard.
Macker trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Macker is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (2) Macker#SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (17) vs (4) Macker#SUB#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Macker trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Macker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (7) Macker
Alopodis is just holding on here. Macker manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (17) vs (10) Macker
Macker wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alopodis turns into Macker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (19) vs (10) Macker#T9#
Macker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (19) vs (12) Macker
Macker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (21) vs (12) Macker
Alopodis is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Macker is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker can't keep his opponent in guard - Alopodis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alopodis passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (24) vs (12) Macker
Macker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macker is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Macker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alopodis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (27) vs (12) Macker
Macker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Macker trying to control the hands but Alopodis breaks the grip. #SUB#
Alopodis is persistently looking for the submission but Macker is defending it well. #SUB#
Macker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms.
Alopodis is hanging on to Macker's back as he tries to escape. #T12##SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Macker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Macker for a finish.
Macker is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Alopodis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC.
Macker rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Alopodis has got his arm under Macker's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Macker has spun round into Alopodis's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (27) vs (14) Macker#SUB#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Macker wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (29) vs (14) Macker
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Macker is defending the position.
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (32) vs (14) Macker#T14#
Macker tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Macker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Macker is defending against the submission attempts here by Alopodis. #SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 32 to 14.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ceph Alopodis waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023

160 cm
35 yrs
150 lbs

177 cm
36 yrs
166 lbs

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 52 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 37 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Alopodis back into the cage.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alopodis fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (0) Alopodis
Lee has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Alopodis right now. #T3#
Alopodis tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee controlling from the back.
Alopodis tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Alopodis
Lee looking to control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is controlling Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position. #T5#
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.#T6#
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee gets to mount! Alopodis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (17) vs (2) Alopodis
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.#T7#
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Alopodis is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (20) vs (2) Alopodis#T10#
Lee controlling from side mount.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (22) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (25) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T11#
Lee controls the position.
Lee has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Alopodis tries to buck him off.
Alopodis wants to escape the position. #T12#
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis regains half guard.#T13#
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (2) Alopodis
Lee wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Lee 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 is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (31) vs (2) Alopodis#T14#
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Alopodis buck him off.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Lee controlling the position well here. Alopodis rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 31 to 2.
A relieved looking John Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 384
Date: Jun 11, 2023

177 cm
36 yrs
166 lbs

168 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 36 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alopodis has been working on his balance at Blacksmith MMA Gym ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡², so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Archer.#TD#
Alopodis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Archer
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alopodis is looking to pass Archer's guard but actually Archer recovers to full guard.
Alopodis pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Archer tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away. #T2#
Alopodis fails to advance to Archer's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Archer#SUB#
Alopodis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Archer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alopodis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well.
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Archer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Archer for a finish. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Archer's chin but Archer turns very nicely into Alopodis's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Archer#SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #SUB#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well. #T5#
Archer wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (12) vs (2) Archer#SUB#
Archer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #T6#
Archer just trying to survive but Alopodis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position.
Archer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis is looking to take Archer's back but instead Archer gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T7#
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Archer
Archer wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Archer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Archer won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Archer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alopodis dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (4) Archer
Alopodis pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Archer won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Archer actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (6) Archer
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Archer advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (9) Archer
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Archer is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Archer to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T11#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Archer has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (12) Archer
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (14) vs (15) Archer
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Archer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well, with Archer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alopodis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Archer.
Alopodis tries to break free. #T12#
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alopodis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (15) Archer
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (17) Archer
Archer pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis gets back to full guard. #T13#
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (20) Archer
Archer trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Archer has hold of Alopodis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alopodis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Archer has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (23) Archer#T14#
Archer has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Archer looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Alopodis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Archer's arms. #SUB2#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alopodis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alopodis for a finish. #SUB2#
Archer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Archer let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 23 to 16.
A relieved looking Able Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023

177 cm
36 yrs
166 lbs

176 cm
36 yrs
175 lbs

Erwin

Event: CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023

183 cm
31 yrs
168 lbs

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

Alvarez

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?#TD#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Alopodis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms. #SUB2#
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.

Event: CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

160 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

Curls

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Curls as Alopodis shoots in.
Curls with the counter takedown but Alopodis avoids it easily.
Alopodis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alopodis looks for a takedown but Curls sprawls well.
Curls is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alopodis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Curls defends it nicely.
Curls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alopodis has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Curls counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Curls. #TD2#
Curls turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Curls manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Curls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Alopodis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Curls is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (6) Curls
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis has given up his back here. Will Curls look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (9) Curls
Alopodis's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy 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.#T1#
Alopodis tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis wants to control his opponent's hands but Curls gets his hands free.
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Curls controlling from the back.
Alopodis tries to break free.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Alopodis staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Curls doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (9) Curls
Alopodis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alopodis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Curls's thigh. Curls counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Curls doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis passes Curls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Curls doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (11) Curls#T4#
Curls preventing the sweep.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (11) Curls
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (13) Curls
Curls preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Alopodis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Curls has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Curls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T5##SUB2#
Curls is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis has a hand on Curls's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Curls takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (4) vs (16) Curls
Alopodis tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alopodis to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (4) vs (19) Curls#T6#
Alopodis is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Alopodis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Curls gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back. #T7#
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T8#
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls 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 is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Curls fails to advance to Alopodis's back. #T9#
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (4) vs (22) Curls#T10#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (4) vs (25) Curls
Alopodis turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (25) Curls
Alopodis stands and throws Curls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (25) Curls
Curls stops Alopodis from passing to mount. #T11#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
Curls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Alopodis is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Curls won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #SUB#
Alopodis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Alopodis passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (12) vs (25) Curls
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Curls denies him. #SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Curls has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alopodis but great work by Curls.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (12) vs (29) Curls
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Curls controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Curls is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alopodis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alopodis is not content to let Curls control the position.
Curls working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Alopodis is trying to work for a sweep but Curls has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (12) vs (31) Curls

And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 31 to 12.
An out of breath Jerry Curls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023

183 cm
30 yrs
168 lbs

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

Alvarez

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 16 wins and 5 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 34 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvarez dives in and grabs Alopodis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alopodis pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.#TD2#
Alopodis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to control.
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Alvarez looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alopodis to get the leverage. #T1#
Alopodis is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alvarez is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez is holding on to half guard well.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg. #T2#
Alopodis is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alopodis uses his free foot to push down on Alvarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvarez.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Alopodis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (0) vs (8) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Alvarez is defending well but eventually Alopodis manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Alvarez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CWC 367
Date: Apr 23, 2023

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
41 yrs
167 lbs

Destroyer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 34 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Destroyer gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Destroyer
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Destroyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (4) Destroyer
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (4) Destroyer
Destroyer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alopodis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (4) Destroyer
Destroyer tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Destroyer showing good submission defense here.
Will Alopodis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alopodis wants to control but Destroyer manages to buck him off and is now in Alopodis's guard! Nice work there by Destroyer!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (6) Destroyer#SUB#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destroyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Destroyer is one step ahead there. #T2#
Destroyer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Destroyer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (6) Destroyer
Destroyer is refusing to be controlled, as Alopodis sits in half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Destroyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Destroyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Alopodis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (6) Destroyer
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Destroyer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Destroyer is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alopodis wants to take Destroyer's back here but Destroyer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Alopodis's attempts to control the action.
Destroyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Destroyer is controlling an arm, preventing Alopodis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Destroyer tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Alopodis moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (6) Destroyer
Destroyer tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back. #SUB#
Alopodis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Destroyer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alopodis is hanging on to Destroyer's back as he tries to escape. #T6##SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Destroyer fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis.
Destroyer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alopodis.
Destroyer can't escape the position. #SUB#
Alopodis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Alopodis is persistently looking for the submission but Destroyer is defending it well. #T7##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Destroyer is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Destroyer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Destroyer is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Destroyer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alopodis gets his way!
Destroyer is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Alopodis tightening his grip on Destroyer, looking for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Destroyer is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Destroyer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Alopodis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T9##SUB#
Alopodis has got one arm under Destroyer's chin. This could be trouble... Destroyer trying to control the other hand but Alopodis gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Destroyer has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CWC 362
Date: Apr 16, 2023

183 cm
30 yrs
168 lbs

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

Alvarez

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 15 wins and 4 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 33 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
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 advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (8) vs (4) Alopodis#T2#
Alopodis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alvarez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Alvarez showing good submission defense here.
Alvarez turns into Alopodis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (4) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (6) Alopodis#T3#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (10) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis wants to take Alvarez's back here but Alvarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Alopodis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (12) vs (9) Alopodis#T5#
Alopodis tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alvarez passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (15) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alopodis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (18) vs (9) Alopodis
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but Alopodis doesn't allow it.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alopodis is holding on tight. #T7#
Alvarez moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (21) vs (9) Alopodis#SUB#
Alvarez is persistently looking for the submission but Alopodis is defending it well. #SUB#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Alvarez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (21) vs (11) Alopodis
Alvarez is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (21) vs (14) Alopodis
Alvarez is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez prevents Alopodis from taking his back.#T9#
Alopodis trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alopodis takes Alvarez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Alvarez is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (21) vs (17) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Alopodis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alvarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Alopodis advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (21) vs (20) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alvarez prevents Alopodis from improving position. #T12#
Alopodis is trying to move to mount but Alvarez reverses beautifully and ends up in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (23) vs (20) Alopodis
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (26) vs (20) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (26) vs (24) Alopodis
Alvarez breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (28) vs (24) Alopodis
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (31) vs (24) Alopodis#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well. #T13##SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Alopodis won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (34) vs (24) Alopodis#T14#
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (37) vs (24) Alopodis
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 37 to 24.
Our winner, Tyler Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

178 cm
40 yrs
186 lbs

Nickal

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 32 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alopodis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Nickal
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis prevents Nickal from improving position.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is not content to let Nickal control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Nickal controls the position.
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickal stacks Alopodis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nickal!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Nickal
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Nickal has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (9) Nickal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Nickal tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alopodis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal 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 is really stuck here. #T5#
Alopodis prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T6#
Nickal seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nickal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well. #T9#
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (14) Nickal
Alopodis advances to half guard. #T10#
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (14) Nickal
Alopodis is looking to take Nickal's back but instead Nickal gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11##SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Alopodis is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Alopodis trying to work for an americana but Nickal has managed to regain full guard.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal looking to control.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T13#
Nickal pulls Alopodis in to control the position.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Nickal has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T14#
Alopodis is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Nickal is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alopodis postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis is fighting to break Nickal's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 14 to 7.
Bo Nickal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC 349
Date: Mar 26, 2023

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

160 cm
34 yrs
150 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 31 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 16 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Lee
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Lee
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Alopodis tries to buck him off. #T1#
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Lee 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 is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alopodis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Lee
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alopodis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Lee controlling the action here.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T6#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to control but Lee postures up.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (13) Lee
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Lee controlling from side mount.
Alopodis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (15) Lee
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Alopodis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee controlling from mount. #T9#
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard. #T10#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Lee prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.#T12#
Alopodis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (2) vs (18) Lee
Alopodis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Lee is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Alopodis breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (18) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Lee seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (20) Lee
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (20) Lee

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath John Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
42 yrs
153 lbs

Boesku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 31 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 36 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boesku.
Boesku stuffs the takedown.
Ceph Alopodis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alopodis closes the distance and clinches up with Boesku, looking for a takedown. Alopodis pushes Boesku against the cage but Boesku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Boesku gets caught napping as Alopodis dives in and scores a takedown. Boesku manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Boesku#SUB2#
Alopodis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boesku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alopodis has managed to get both his arms back between Boesku's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boesku is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Boesku#SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boesku defends it easily.
Boesku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boesku content to stall in guard here.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Boesku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boesku wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Boesku#T2#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
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 wants to pass the guard but Boesku is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Boesku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.
Boesku is trying to control but Alopodis passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku is holding Alopodis down, trying to stall.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boesku's legs. #T5#
Alopodis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boesku!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (9) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Alopodis's lack of action.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Boesku defending well.
Boesku is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alopodis trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving. #T6#
Boesku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Boesku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boesku is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (4) Boesku
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Boesku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Boesku has passed into half guard.
Boesku is taking a breather. Alopodis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Alopodis is pressing down on Boesku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boesku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (4) Boesku
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Boesku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (11) vs (8) Boesku
Boesku looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Boesku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boesku prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Boesku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Boesku seems content to control.#T9#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Boesku has control of the leg.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Boesku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T10#
Boesku preventing the sweep.
Boesku trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boesku trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Boesku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (11) vs (11) Boesku
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here. #T11#
Boesku controlling the position easily from mount.
Boesku prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.
Boesku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Boesku working for a guillotine from mount but Alopodis is in no mood to give up.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape. #T12#
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action.
Boesku content just to control the position here.
Boesku looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boesku controlling the pace for now.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Boesku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boesku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Boesku looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boesku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boesku controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boesku content just to control the position here. #T14#
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boesku manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (11) Boesku

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023

172 cm
27 yrs
169 lbs

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 31 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Burroughs closes the distance and clinches.
Burroughs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alopodis is defending well.#TD2#
Alopodis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Burroughs has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Alopodis#T1#
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there. #T2#
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Burroughs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Alopodis
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Burroughs has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (8) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alopodis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burroughs.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Burroughs keeps control of the position.
Alopodis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Burroughs controlling the position well here. Alopodis rolled but Burroughs kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burroughs avoiding Alopodis 's attempts to control his hands.
Alopodis tries to break free.
Burroughs gets his hands free as Alopodis looks to control.
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (2) Alopodis#T5#
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T6#
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T7#
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Burroughs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Burroughs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (4) Alopodis
Burroughs is controlling Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis pushing down on Burroughs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (7) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to advance position but instead Burroughs slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Burroughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Alopodis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burroughs's thigh. Burroughs counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Burroughs controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Alopodis trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alopodis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burroughs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alopodis has Burroughs in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (7) Alopodis#T11#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (9) Alopodis
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (15) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (15) vs (11) Alopodis
Alopodis passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy. #T12#
Alopodis prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Burroughs is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (14) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis wants to finish this one by submission but Burroughs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alopodis.
Burroughs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burroughs trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (15) vs (17) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it. #T13#
Burroughs prevents Alopodis from taking his back.
Burroughs wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.#SUB2#
Alopodis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Burroughs is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Burroughs flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Alopodis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Burroughs and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Alopodis slips an arm under Burroughs chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Alopodis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Alopodis is squeezing on Burroughs like an anaconda would it's prey. Burroughs fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023

177 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

175 cm
22 yrs
169 lbs

Helvig

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 31 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; BjÃ¸rn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alopodis gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (0) Helvig
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Helvig manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Helvig#SUB#
Alopodis looking to secure an arm triangle but Helvig defends it well.
Alopodis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helvig is looking to escape.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Alopodis stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helvig looks to move to half guard but instead Alopodis has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (12) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #T2#
Helvig moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alopodis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helvig's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alopodis defends it easily.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.
Alopodis is pressing down on Helvig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helvig is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Helvig controlling the position for now.
Helvig is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Helvig.#SUB2#
Helvig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (2) Helvig
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Helvig tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Alopodis looking to secure an arm triangle but Helvig defends it well.
Helvig wants to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis wants to take Helvig's back here but Helvig is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Helvig working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis fails to advance to Helvig's back.
Helvig is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Alopodis wants to take Helvig's back but he can't do it this time.
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig moves into full guard.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis won't allow Helvig to sweep him here.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (20) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Alopodis works to advance to full mount. Helvig defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (22) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig is squirming around, avoiding Alopodis's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (25) vs (2) Helvig#SUB#
Helvig showing good submission defense here.
Helvig tries to escape but Alopodis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Helvig breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (25) vs (4) Helvig
Helvig trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (27) vs (4) Helvig#T10#
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (4) Helvig
Helvig regains half guard.
Alopodis prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Helvig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well. #T11#
Helvig trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helvig trying to control the position.
Helvig 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: Alopodis (30) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T12#
Helvig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alopodis's guard.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Helvig is looking to stall here but Alopodis recovers full guard.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (9) Helvig
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.#T13#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Alopodis defends it.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (12) Helvig
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis wants to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alopodis's legs.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Helvig tries to move to mount but Alopodis blocks the move with his legs.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Alopodis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Helvig has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (15) Helvig
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alopodis has given up his back here. Will Helvig look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (30) vs (18) Helvig
Alopodis is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 30 to 18.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ceph Alopodis made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023

180 cm
32 yrs
156 lbs

177 cm
34 yrs
166 lbs

Walters

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 30 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alopodis's waist but Alopodis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walters off to one side.
Alopodis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Walters shoots in and bounces Alopodis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Alopodis
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position. #SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position.
Alopodis is trying to escape the position but Walters is controlling the position.
Alopodis tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters taking a breather here.
Walters wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy. #T2#
Alopodis tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position. #SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
Walters trying to control the position but Alopodis is working away.
Walters controls the position.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters moves into full mount! Alopodis won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Walters fails to advance to Alopodis's back.
Alopodis tries to lock up and control but Walters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walters tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walters controlling the action here.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well. #T5#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walters passes into half guard.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Walters wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Walters controlling the action here.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (11) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T7#
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Walters is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Walters is looking to work his way around to Alopodis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Walters has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Walters (14) vs (0) Alopodis
Walters struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Walters has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alopodis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Walters is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (17) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Walters wants to take Alopodis's back here but Alopodis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters is trying to control here but Alopodis has managed to regain half guard.
Walters is controlling the pace.
Walters is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Walters wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Walters is controlling the pace.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Walters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T11#
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Alopodis is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB2#
Walters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T13#
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (17) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (17) vs (5) Alopodis
Walters stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
Walters holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walters's legs. #SUB2#
Alopodis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Alopodis keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kevin Walters made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023

175 cm
22 yrs
169 lbs

177 cm
34 yrs
166 lbs

Helvig

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; BjÃ¸rn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 30 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis shoots in but Helvig avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alopodis shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Alopodis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helvig's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Helvig wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alopodis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Alopodis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (4) Alopodis
Alopodis passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (2) vs (7) Alopodis
Helvig is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Alopodis trying to control the position but Helvig is working away.
Helvig manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (4) vs (7) Alopodis#SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Helvig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (7) Alopodis
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Helvig wants to take his opponent's back but Alopodis doesn't allow it.
Helvig wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helvig to get the leverage.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Helvig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis won't allow Helvig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Helvig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helvig to get the leverage. #T3#
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (7) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Helvig is defending well. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
Helvig wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it. #T5#
Helvig tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Helvig is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Helvig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alopodis stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (7) vs (12) Alopodis
Helvig is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Helvig is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Helvig denies him.
Helvig is trying to improve his position.
Alopodis advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (7) vs (14) Alopodis
Helvig working to try and regain half guard. #T7#
Alopodis looking to control but Helvig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Alopodis fails to advance to Helvig's back. #SUB2#
Alopodis working for a guillotine from mount but Helvig is in no mood to give up.
Helvig is trying to escape the mount.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Helvig to control.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here. #T8#
Helvig tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Helvig is trying to reverse the position but instead Alopodis has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (7) vs (17) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Helvig has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Helvig is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alopodis gets his way!
I really don't envy Helvig right now. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Helvig defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alopodis doesn't have the hooks in and Helvig manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (9) vs (17) Alopodis#T9#
Helvig wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Helvig advances to half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Helvig has control of the leg.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Helvig sits in half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Helvig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (12) vs (17) Alopodis
Helvig prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Alopodis prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Alopodis prevents Helvig from taking his back.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Alopodis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Helvig. #T11#
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Helvig has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis is controlling an arm, preventing Helvig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Helvig trying to mount his opponent but Alopodis defends it. #SUB#
Helvig is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Helvig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis moves into full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helvig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there.
Helvig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T13#
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Helvig from controlling successfully.
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (12) vs (19) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Helvig is retaining full guard.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Helvig is defending the position. #SUB#
Helvig looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Helvig is defending it quite comfortably.
Helvig is trying is best to control the position here.
Helvig is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Helvig is working away.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
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 19 to 12.
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023

177 cm
34 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
33 yrs
172 lbs

Miyagi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 29 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Miyagi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miyagi manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Miyagi
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Miyagi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (6) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Miyagi seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well. #T1#
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miyagi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (9) Miyagi
Miyagi prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.
Alopodis's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy 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.#T2#
Miyagi controlling his opponent.
Miyagi is looking to work his way around to Alopodis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (12) Miyagi
Miyagi 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. #T3#
Alopodis breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (12) Miyagi
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Miyagi has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (14) Miyagi
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (17) Miyagi#T4#
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alopodis!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (19) Miyagi
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Miyagi tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T5#
Alopodis has given up his back. Will we see Miyagi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (2) vs (22) Miyagi
I would not like to be Alopodis right now.
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T6#
Alopodis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miyagi.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening. #T7#
Alopodis is really stuck here.
Miyagi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T8#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alopodis gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for subs off his back but Miyagi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Miyagi has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (25) Miyagi#T9#
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyagi's best efforts.
Miyagi prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T10#
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miyagi prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Miyagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miyagi trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away. #T13#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Miyagi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (28) Miyagi
Miyagi trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi gets to mount! Alopodis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (30) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling his opponent. #T14#
Miyagi tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Miyagi 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 tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi fails to advance to Alopodis's back.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis regains half guard.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 30 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Koryu Miyagi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022

177 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

180 cm
38 yrs
165 lbs

Silverio

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 29 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 36 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio shoots in for a takedown but Alopodis shows good takedown defense.
Alopodis shoots in looking for a takedown but Silverio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alopodis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alopodis shoots for a takedown but Silverio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silverio. #TD2#
Silverio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silverio showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silverio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Silverio is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silverio to get the leverage.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Silverio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Silverio is working for a kimura here but Alopodis manages to reverse the position and he's now in Silverio's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Silverio#SUB2#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alopodis defends well.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silverio!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis fails to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Silverio
Alopodis has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Silverio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Silverio wants to escape the position. #T3#
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverio has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (13) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio trying to control but not successfully.
Alopodis is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Silverio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Silverio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Silverio from escaping the position. #T4#
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Silverio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silverio is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alopodis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (16) vs (2) Silverio#SUB#
Silverio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alopodis.
Silverio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Silverio fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis working for the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to break Silverio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silverio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Silverio tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silverio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silverio for a finish.
Silverio is trying to break free. #SUB#
Alopodis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Silverio taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alopodis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022

177 cm
35 yrs
161 lbs

177 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

Read

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 29 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alopodis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Read (0) vs (4) Alopodis
Read prevents Alopodis from improving position.
Alopodis moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (0) vs (6) Alopodis
Read keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Read doesn't allow it.
Read is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Read regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Read looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Read keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Read controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself. #SUB#
Read looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis works to advance to full mount. Read defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (0) vs (11) Alopodis
Read working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Read manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Read wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (14) Alopodis
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Read is holding on tight.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Read to control.
Read is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Alopodis tries to control but Read wriggling away. #T3#
Alopodis wants to take Read's back here but Read is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Alopodis prevents Read from getting the reversal.
Alopodis wants to take Read's back but he can't do it this time.
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Read is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Read (0) vs (17) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for the RNC.
Read tries to escape the position. #T4##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for the choke from the back.
Alopodis gets his hands free as Read looks to control. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a rear naked choke here but Read reverses the position brilliantly into Alopodis's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (17) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Read is stalling in the full guard.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Read's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (19) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.#T5#
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Read swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis passes Read's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Read is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (2) vs (22) Alopodis
Read regains half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Read defends it. #T6#
Alopodis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Read does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Read is defending well. #SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (2) vs (25) Alopodis
Alopodis working away.
Read gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (2) vs (27) Alopodis
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alopodis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T7##SUB2#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Read turns into him and now he's in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (4) vs (27) Alopodis
Read trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Read trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Read'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.#SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Read is aware though and is defending well.
Read pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T8#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Read is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Read is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alopodis is just riding it out for now. Read eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Read seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Read preventing the sweep.
Read wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Read drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Read jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Read pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there. #T10#
Read wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Read pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Read defends well.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Read has moved into half guard.
Read is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Read tries to pass to full mount but Alopodis defends it. #SUB#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Read pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Read with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Read prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Read trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Read is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T13#
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Read is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Read has gone for a leg lock! Alopodis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Read's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (4) vs (29) Alopodis#T14#
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Read is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Read (4) vs (32) Alopodis
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read regains half guard there - taking advantage of Alopodis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Read trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 32 to 4.
Ceph Alopodis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022

177 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
40 yrs
153 lbs

Boesku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 29 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 30 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis tries for a takedown but Boesku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boesku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Alopodis shoots in and bounces Boesku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Boesku
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Boesku is working away.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.#T1#
Boesku trying to control the position.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boesku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Alopodis trying to advance position but Boesku counters by regaining guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Boesku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boesku is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Boesku
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Boesku is defending well. #SUB2#
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Boesku is defending well. #T3#
Alopodis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boesku wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Boesku trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Boesku
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boesku is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (13) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku trying to control the hands but Alopodis won't let him. #T4##SUB#
Boesku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boesku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Alopodis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boesku is defending well though. Alopodis let's go of the attempt for now.
Alopodis gets his hands free as Boesku looks to control.
Alopodis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T5#
Boesku can't escape the position. #SUB#
Alopodis is persistently looking for the submission but Boesku is defending it well.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Boesku from escaping the position.
Alopodis not allowing Boesku to control his hands.
Boesku is keeping busy.
Alopodis gets his hands free as Boesku looks to control.
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC.
Boesku looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alopodis. #T6##SUB#
Alopodis looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a choke but Boesku is defending well.
Alopodis controlling well, preventing Boesku from escaping the position. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a rear naked choke here but Boesku reverses the position brilliantly into Alopodis's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (4) Boesku
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boesku manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (4) Boesku
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.#T7#
Boesku wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Boesku looking to control.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (4) Boesku
Boesku wants to control but Alopodis postures up.#T8#
Boesku tries to buck Alopodis off but Alopodis is having none of it.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boesku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boesku tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boesku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alopodis is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boesku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alopodis but great work by Boesku.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (18) vs (8) Boesku
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Boesku has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (18) vs (10) Boesku
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Boesku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it. #T10#
Alopodis won't allow Boesku to pass to mount.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Boesku preventing the sweep.
Boesku passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alopodis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boesku has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (13) Boesku
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Boesku isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Boesku is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Boesku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Boesku wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position. #T13#
Boesku wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alopodis won't allow Boesku to pass to mount.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Boesku wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Boesku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Boesku has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (16) Boesku#T14#
Boesku tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Boesku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boesku.
Boesku wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 18 to 16.
Ceph Alopodis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu
Date: Oct 23, 2022

166 cm
41 yrs
151 lbs

177 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

Pavlov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 28 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlov swivels and escapes.
Alopodis dives in for a single leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceph Alopodis.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alopodis did well to prevent Pavlov getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pavlov prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T3#
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pavlov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pavlov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away. #T6#
Pavlov wants to take Alopodis's back here but Alopodis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Alopodis is staying busy.
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Alopodis from escaping the position.
Alopodis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pavlov. #T7#
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Alopodis tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Alopodis just trying to survive but Pavlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Pavlov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Alopodis taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Pavlov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CWC Fight Night 4
Date: Oct 12, 2022

150 cm
43 yrs
165 lbs

177 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

Dyon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 31 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 28 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Alopodis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alopodis showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Dyon trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis is pressing down on Dyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dyon is holding on for now.
Dyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyon is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Dyon gets full guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alopodis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dyon trying to control the position.
Dyon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyon is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dyon is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.
Dyon is controlling Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Dyon won't allow it.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Dyon prevents Alopodis from taking his back.
Alopodis looking to control but Dyon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dyon tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dyon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyon gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position.
Alopodis prevents Dyon from improving his position.
Dyon is trying is best to control the position here.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Dyon tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.#T4#
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Dyon is having none of it.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Dyon defending well.
Dyon trying to control here.
Alopodis is pressing down on Dyon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dyon is holding on for now.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Dyon defends it.
Dyon keeping control of the position. #T5#
Dyon wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Dyon defending well.
Dyon wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dyon!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (8) Alopodis
Dyon is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Alopodis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dyon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dyon shrugs it off. #T6#
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Dyon doesn't allow it.
Dyon is looking to get to half guard.
Dyon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Dyon is defending well.
Dyon moves into full guard. #T7#
Dyon controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (11) Alopodis
Dyon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Dyon is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Dyon is looking to regain half guard here but Alopodis keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Dyon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (0) vs (13) Alopodis
Dyon really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Dyon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alopodis.
Alopodis fails to move to back control.
Dyon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Dyon defends it. #T9#
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (16) Alopodis
Dyon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (0) vs (19) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis tightening his grip on Dyon, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Dyon right now.
Dyon surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Dyon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alopodis. #T10##SUB2#
Alopodis looking for the RNC.
Alopodis wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Alopodis looking for the RNC.
Dyon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dyon is trying to control but can't.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (22) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis has control of Dyon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dyon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dyon regains half guard.#T11#
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Dyon defending well.
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Dyon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Dyon is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Dyon won't allow it. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dyon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon has control of Alopodis's left arm, preventing Alopodis from doing any damage.
Dyon 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: Dyon (2) vs (22) Alopodis
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dyon passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Dyon trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 22 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ceph Alopodis waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CWC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 28, 2022

177 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

173 cm
39 yrs
155 lbs

Ulatov

Event: CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read
Date: Sep 18, 2022

169 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

177 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

Ramirez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 26 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alopodis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Alopodis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Alopodis#SUB#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well. #T1#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Ramirez stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Alopodis
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Alopodis sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ramirez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Alopodis paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ramirez - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CWC 321 - Prelims
Date: Sep 11, 2022

177 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
162 lbs

Merlin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 25 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alopodis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Merlin is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Merlin trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis prevents Merlin from moving into mount. #T1#
Alopodis looks to move to half guard but instead Merlin has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Merlin
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alopodis is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Merlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (10) Merlin
Merlin trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Merlin controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Alopodis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Merlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (10) Merlin
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T4#
Merlin is controlling Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Merlin is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (10) Merlin
Merlin tries to improve position but can't.
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Merlin won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Merlin trying to control here.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Merlin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Merlin is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin managing to control the position.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T7##SUB2#
Merlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Alopodis advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (10) Merlin
Alopodis tries to move to mount but Merlin blocks the move with his legs.
Alopodis advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (10) vs (10) Merlin#T8#
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
Merlin tries to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Merlin has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (13) vs (10) Merlin#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Alopodis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Merlin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Alopodis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Merlin is defending well though. Alopodis let's go of the attempt for now.
Alopodis is looking to control Merlin but Merlin is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Merlin tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back.
Merlin keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Merlin showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Alopodis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Merlin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Merlin fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Merlin is controlling his hands well. #T10##SUB#
Alopodis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Merlin's back but Merlin is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merlin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (12) Merlin
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Merlin slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Alopodis working a defensive guard but Merlin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (15) Merlin
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Merlin is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now.
Merlin passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (18) Merlin
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis is being controlled here.
Merlin works to advance to full mount. Alopodis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (13) vs (20) Merlin
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard. #T12#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Merlin 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.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (23) Merlin#T13#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Merlin trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Merlin goes for an armbar but Alopodis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (23) Merlin
Merlin keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 23 to 15.
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022

177 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs

173 cm
24 yrs
163 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 24 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burroughs 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: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Burroughs has moved into half guard.
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Burroughs works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape. #T1#
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Burroughs looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (5) Burroughs
Burroughs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burroughs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs keeping control of the position.
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Burroughs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (9) Burroughs
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well. #T5#
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T6#
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (9) Burroughs
Alopodis is looking to pass Burroughs's guard but actually Burroughs recovers to full guard.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis pushing down on Burroughs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (9) Burroughs
Burroughs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (11) Burroughs
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (14) Burroughs#T9#
Alopodis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (9) vs (16) Burroughs
Burroughs 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 really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis is trying to keep Burroughs in close.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Burroughs pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Alopodis is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.#T12#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Well,Alopodis is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T13#
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs forces his way into half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Burroughs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Burroughs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alopodis is in trouble now - Burroughs has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (19) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Burroughs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 19 to 9.
A victorious Joshua Burroughs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 319 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 28, 2022

170 cm
39 yrs
153 lbs

177 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs

Boesku

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boesku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boesku (4) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is not content to let Boesku control the position.
Alopodis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (6) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boesku passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Boesku preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Boesku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Boesku stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (6) vs (2) Alopodis
Boesku seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Boesku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (6) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boesku's legs.
Alopodis tries to advance position but instead Boesku slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Boesku trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Boesku 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: Boesku (10) vs (5) Alopodis#T3#
Boesku is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Boesku looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Alopodis taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Boesku!
An out of breath Roman Boesku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 318 - Huhera vs Kuronoa
Date: Aug 21, 2022

172 cm
24 yrs
169 lbs

177 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jimmy Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Burroughs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burroughs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alopodis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alopodis is pressed up against the cage. Burroughs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alopodis down to the mat. Alopodis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alopodis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alopodis is defended easily by Burroughs.
Burroughs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alopodis swivels and escapes.
Alopodis slaps away a takedown attempt from Burroughs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alopodis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Burroughs counters by moving into the clinch.
Burroughs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alopodis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs has Alopodis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alopodis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burroughs tries to score a body lock takedown but Alopodis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Alopodis drags the fight down to the ground.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (3) vs (0) Alopodis
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Alopodis denies him.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burroughs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Burroughs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (6) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs 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 is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Burroughs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to advance position but Burroughs counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Burroughs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Burroughs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (13) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burroughs passes into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Alopodis is staying active underneath Burroughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Burroughs is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T7#
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (13) vs (4) Alopodis
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis passes Burroughs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Burroughs controlling the position well.
Alopodis is just content to waste time from the top position. Burroughs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (13) vs (7) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis swings around for an armbar but Burroughs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (15) vs (7) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (15) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis postures up. #T10#
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (19) vs (9) Alopodis
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burroughs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Alopodis right now. #T11##SUB#
Burroughs tightening his grip on Alopodis, looking for the choke.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burroughs prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.#T12#
Burroughs takes Alopodis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Alopodis is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (22) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to control his opponent's hands but Burroughs gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for the choke but no joy.
Burroughs is looking to control Alopodis but Alopodis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burroughs has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13##SUB#
Burroughs has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Alopodis is defending well but eventually Burroughs manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Alopodis has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Burroughs!
In his post fight interview, Jimmy Burroughs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

169 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

177 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs

Ramirez

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alopodis's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez 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.#T1##SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T2#
Alopodis tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Ramirez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (5) Alopodis
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T5#
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Ramirez doesn't allow it.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ramirez is holding on tight.
Alopodis moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (8) Alopodis
Ramirez holding on to Alopodis's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Ramirez breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (16) vs (8) Alopodis
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alopodis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alopodis has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.
Ramirez can't keep his opponent in guard - Alopodis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis being controlled here momentarily.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Alopodis passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alopodis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ramirez working for a triangle but Alopodis defends it easily. #T9#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (18) vs (10) Alopodis
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (18) vs (14) Alopodis#T10#
Ramirez prevents Alopodis from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ramirez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (20) vs (14) Alopodis
Ramirez trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (20) vs (16) Alopodis#SUB#
Alopodis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alopodis has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (20) vs (19) Alopodis
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Ramirez stops Alopodis from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramirez stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
Ramirez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (20) vs (21) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis wants to take Ramirez's back here but Ramirez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T12#
Ramirez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (20) vs (24) Alopodis
Alopodis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Alopodis manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Alopodis working for a choke but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Alopodis just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ramirez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (22) vs (24) Alopodis
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T13#
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (25) vs (24) Alopodis
Ramirez tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T14#
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Ramirez won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (25) vs (26) Alopodis
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Alopodis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (27) vs (26) Alopodis
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 27 to 26.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees, into his post fight interview.

Event: CWC 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022

177 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs

180 cm
29 yrs
156 lbs

Walters

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alopodis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walters sprawls well initially but Alopodis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Walters
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Walters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Walters keeping hold of Alopodis's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura here.
Walters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Walters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters is controlling Alopodis's posture.#T1#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis prevents Walters from improving his position.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walters!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Walters
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Alopodis wants to take Walters's back here but Walters is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Walters working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Walters manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alopodis wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Walters
Alopodis wants to take Walters's back here but Walters is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Walters is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.#T3#
Walters slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Walters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alopodis defends well.
Walters keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Walters won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
Walters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Walters
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alopodis wants to control but Walters passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (5) Walters
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5#
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (5) Walters
Alopodis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walters's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters 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: Alopodis (9) vs (9) Walters
Alopodis tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Alopodis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Walters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alopodis is defending well though. Walters let's go of the attempt for now.
Alopodis is trying to break free. #T6#
Walters doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (9) Walters
Walters keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Walters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Walters keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (14) vs (9) Walters#T7#
Alopodis working away.
Alopodis wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Alopodis tries to move to mount but Walters blocks the move with his legs.
Walters tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Walters prevents Alopodis from moving into mount.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Walters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walters is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Walters tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Walters struggling a bit here.
Alopodis moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (16) vs (9) Walters
Alopodis trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T9#
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alopodis mounts Walters! Really nice guard pass there!
Walters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (19) vs (9) Walters
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Alopodis is working for a guillotine from mount but Walters frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Alopodis extends the arm and Walters is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022

177 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
31 yrs
170 lbs

Miyagi

Event: CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso
Date: Jun 26, 2022

173 cm
24 yrs
163 lbs

177 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alopodis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Burroughs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Burroughs has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura but Alopodis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burroughs to get the leverage.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Burroughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burroughs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB2#
Burroughs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burroughs has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Burroughs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Burroughs wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burroughs works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burroughs works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (14) vs (0) Alopodis#T4#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Burroughs tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away. #T5#
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs 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 working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T6#
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Burroughs tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Burroughs passes into half guard. #T7#
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burroughs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burroughs has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (17) vs (0) Alopodis#T8#
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Burroughs controlling the action here. #T9#
Burroughs is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burroughs is one step ahead there.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burroughs controlling the pace.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Alopodis wants to sweep but Burroughs has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (20) vs (0) Alopodis
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is not content to let Burroughs control the position.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Burroughs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (22) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burroughs tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away. #T11#
Burroughs is really struggling to control Alopodis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard. #T12#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Burroughs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis won't allow Burroughs to pass to mount.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Burroughs prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Burroughs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (22) vs (4) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis tightening his grip on Burroughs, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Alopodis is persistently looking for the submission but Burroughs is defending it well. #T14##SUB2#
Alopodis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (24) vs (4) Alopodis
Burroughs stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burroughs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer
Date: Jun 19, 2022

177 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
162 lbs

Merlin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merlin sprawls well. Merlin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alopodis gets slowly back to his feet.
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alopodis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alopodis fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Merlin scores with a takedown into Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Merlin
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Merlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin just content to control the position.
Alopodis is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Alopodis is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Merlin trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Merlin seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Alopodis's coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Merlin#T3#
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Merlin wants to finish this one by submission but Alopodis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merlin.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Alopodis to control.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alopodis tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Merlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well. #T5#
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Merlin 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.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merlin is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merlin pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Alopodis won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (11) Merlin
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Alopodis stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin just content to control the position.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alopodis's legs.
Merlin wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alopodis's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alopodis tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position.
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Merlin trying to control the position but Alopodis is working away.
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Merlin happy to just control the position for now.
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (13) Merlin
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alopodis wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape. #T10#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T11#
Merlin wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Merlin controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Merlin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it. #T12#
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Merlin is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis looking to control but Merlin passes into half guard.
Alopodis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022

177 cm
31 yrs
166 lbs

166 cm
39 yrs
151 lbs

Pavlov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 34 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alopodis's waist but Alopodis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pavlov.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.#TD#
Alopodis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to bench press Alopodis off him but Alopodis keeps the position.
Pavlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alopodis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #T1#
Alopodis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov 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: Alopodis (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
Pavlov not allowing Alopodis to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape. #T2#
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alopodis tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Alopodis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov. #SUB2#
Pavlov working for a choke but Alopodis is defending well. #T3#
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alopodis turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is just content to waste time from the top position. Pavlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis being controlled here momentarily.
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (6) Pavlov
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T6#
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T7#
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Pavlov wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T8#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away. #SUB#
Pavlov makes his way to full guard, as Alopodis worked for a kimura.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (11) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov stops Alopodis from passing to mount. #T9#
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alopodis's best efforts.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alopodis is working away from the top position though.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T10#
Pavlov is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (11) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (11) vs (11) Pavlov#T11#
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.#T12##SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (11) Pavlov
Pavlov pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Pavlov controlling Alopodis's posture. #T13#
Alopodis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Alopodis wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov controlling the position for now.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.#T14##SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Alopodis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alopodis is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is just content to waste time from the top position. Pavlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (13) Pavlov

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Alopodis is heads and Pavlov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 13.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson
Date: May 29, 2022

177 cm
31 yrs
166 lbs

180 cm
29 yrs
156 lbs

Walters

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters shoots in looking for a takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl out of it but Walters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alopodis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Walters shoots in and gets a takedown into Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Walters
Walters 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: Alopodis (2) vs (4) Walters
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Walters postures up. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Walters defends easily.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (4) Walters#T1#
Walters looking to control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Walters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters looking to control.
Walters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.
Walters tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Walters defends it.
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis stalling away here and it's allowed Walters to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Alopodis trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Alopodis pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis is thwarting Walters's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Walters defending well. #T4#
Walters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
Walters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Walters
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Walters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Walters is squirming around, avoiding Alopodis's attempts to control the action.
Walters can't escape the position.
Walters sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alopodis passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Walters
Walters has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (13) vs (4) Walters#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alopodis's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (13) vs (6) Walters#T6#
Walters slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (6) Walters
Walters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alopodis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (21) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis wants to control the pace but Walters is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Walters prevents Alopodis from taking his back.
Alopodis trying to control but Walters is having none of it.
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Walters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walters is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Alopodis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walters is looking to escape.
Walters tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alopodis takes Walters's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (24) vs (6) Walters
Alopodis trying to control momentarily.
Walters breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (24) vs (8) Walters
Alopodis controlling Walters's posture.
Walters stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (24) vs (11) Walters#T9#
Alopodis tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T10#
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (26) vs (11) Walters
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (26) vs (13) Walters#SUB2#
Walters 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Alopodis is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walters passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters controlling the pace.
Alopodis is not content to let Walters control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Walters stalling. #SUB2#
Walters 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 trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Walters trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (26) vs (16) Walters

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 26 to 16.
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CWC 304 - Walters vs Steel
Date: May 15, 2022

177 cm
31 yrs
166 lbs

170 cm
31 yrs
170 lbs

Miyagi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alopodis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miyagi was covering up waiting for the punch and Alopodis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Miyagi managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Miyagi pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis content to stall in guard here.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Miyagi being controlled here, momentarily.
Miyagi looking to control.
Alopodis stands and throws Miyagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Miyagi
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Alopodis trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Alopodis tries to move to full mount but Miyagi actually manages to regain half guard.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Miyagi is having none of it.
Alopodis prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis is stalling here. Miyagi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alopodis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miyagi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (5) vs (4) Miyagi
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Miyagi takes a little break here. Alopodis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Alopodis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Miyagi#T6#
Miyagi keeping control of the position.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis preventing the sweep. #T7#
Alopodis is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi keeping his opponent close.
Miyagi stops Alopodis from passing to mount. #T8#
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alopodis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Miyagi defends the submission attempt.
Miyagi is not content to let Alopodis control the position.#T9#
Alopodis stalling away here and it's allowed Miyagi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alopodis won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T10#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alopodis trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi 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: Alopodis (10) vs (6) Miyagi
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alopodis pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miyagi trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T12#
Miyagi won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis wants to control the position but Miyagi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (9) Miyagi#T13#
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (10) vs (12) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.#T14#
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Miyagi keeps control of the position.
Alopodis holding on to Miyagi's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi trying to control momentarily.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 12 to 10.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi 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.

Event: CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022

177 cm
31 yrs
166 lbs

176 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Brown rushes Alopodis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown jumps guard but Alopodis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown tries to pull guard but Alopodis holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Alopodis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alopodis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Alopodis has Brown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alopodis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brown tumbling to the mat - Alopodis dives into Brown's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown 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: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Brown
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Alopodis trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Alopodis pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Brown told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (6) Brown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (6) Brown
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Alopodis uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (6) Brown#T4#
Alopodis controlling the pace for now.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alopodis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (9) vs (10) Brown
Brown controls the position.
Brown wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alopodis tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #T5#
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
Brown taking a breather here.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it. #T7#
Alopodis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (13) Brown
Alopodis seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (16) Brown
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis can't escape the position. #T8#
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis regains half guard.#T10#
Alopodis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (9) vs (19) Brown#T11#
Alopodis wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Brown fails to advance to Alopodis's back.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T13#
Alopodis tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown takes Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (9) vs (22) Brown
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Alopodis pushed the leg off.
Alopodis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Alopodis right now.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Brown just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Brown trying to control.
Brown gets his hands free as Alopodis looks to control.
Brown trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brown is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brown trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 22 to 9.
A very excited looking Joshua Brown 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.

Event: CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Apr 17, 2022

177 cm
31 yrs
166 lbs

180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs

Cubbedge

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alopodis tries to keep at a distance but Cubbedge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alopodis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Cubbedge . No joy for Alopodis on that attempt.
Alopodis fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cubbedge .
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cubbedge but Cubbedge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl out of it but Cubbedge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alopodis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Cubbedge with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alopodis is defended easily by Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alopodis gets tackled into the cage by Cubbedge . Cubbedge maintains the clinch.
Cubbedge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alopodis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alopodis is defending well.#TD2#
Cubbedge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Alopodis trying to control the position. #T1#
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Cubbedge #T3#
Alopodis tries to advance position but instead Cubbedge slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Cubbedge
Alopodis is trying to control here but Cubbedge has managed to regain half guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #T4#
Cubbedge is trying is best to control the position here.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Cubbedge doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (4) Cubbedge #SUB#
Alopodis looking for subs off his back but Cubbedge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cubbedge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T6#
Cubbedge is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis has a hand on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cubbedge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (7) Cubbedge
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis gets full guard.#T7#
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cubbedge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (10) Cubbedge
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Alopodis tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cubbedge is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (13) Cubbedge
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well. #T10#
Alopodis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cubbedge jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (16) Cubbedge
Alopodis tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Alopodis is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Alopodis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (8) vs (18) Cubbedge
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Cubbedge maintains control.
Cubbedge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alopodis to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (21) Cubbedge #T11#
Good control from Cubbedge .
Alopodis is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Alopodis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Cubbedge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet. #T13#
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (21) Cubbedge
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cubbedge has recovered full guard.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it. #T14#
Alopodis is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Alopodis controlling the action here. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 21 to 10.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022

177 cm
31 yrs
162 lbs

176 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs

Brown

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Alopodis ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Alopodis pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Alopodis is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alopodis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Brown
Alopodis trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown is trying to keep Alopodis in close.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up. #T1#
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #T2#
Alopodis is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Alopodis wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Brown won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Brown keeping control of the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Alopodis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alopodis passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Brown
Alopodis is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Alopodis trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Alopodis works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Brown
Alopodis wants to control the action but instead Brown gets a body lock and reverses into Alopodis's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Brown
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Alopodis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Brown wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis has Brown pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown preventing the sweep. #T9#
Alopodis controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T10#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Alopodis working a defensive guard here.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (2) Brown
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Brown gets full guard.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is looking to pass Brown's guard but actually Brown recovers to full guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Brown looking to control. #SUB#
Alopodis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alopodis has Brown in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (4) Brown
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Ceph Alopodis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022

159 cm
38 yrs
168 lbs

177 cm
31 yrs
159 lbs

Steel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Alopodis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alopodis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel is pulling down on Alopodis's head. It's preventing any offense from Alopodis, at least for the moment.
Steel keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Steel tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Steel is controlling an arm, preventing Alopodis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Alopodis's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Steel defending well. #T2#
Alopodis is thwarting Steel's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis fails to advance to Steel's back.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel prevents Alopodis from taking his back.
Alopodis tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
Steel can't escape the position.
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Alopodis mounts Steel! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Alopodis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Steel wants to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis looking to take Steel's back but Steel rolls and after a scramble, Steel ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Steel to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (8) Alopodis
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB#
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Steel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel controlling from the full mount.
Steel fails to take his opponent's back.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alopodis gets full guard.#T5#
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel taking a breather here. #T6#
Alopodis is not content to let Steel control the position.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Steel trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis looks to move to half guard but instead Steel has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (10) vs (8) Alopodis
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape. #T7#
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (12) vs (10) Alopodis
Steel trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Steel advances to half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Steel has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (15) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Steel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alopodis to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (18) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to escape the position. #T9#
Steel has good solid back control here.
Steel has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel 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 tries to escape the position.
Steel biding his time, controlling Alopodis.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alopodis for as long as he can get away with.
Alopodis tries to escape but Steel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Good control from Steel.
I really don't envy Alopodis right now.
Steel tries to keep control of the position but Alopodis is staying busy.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Steel controlling the position well here. Alopodis rolled but Steel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Steel trying to control.
Steel controlling well, preventing Alopodis from escaping the position. #T11#
Steel controls the action.
Alopodis is trying to break free.
Steel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alopodis doesn't escape. #SUB#
Steel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel is trying to stick to Alopodis's back but Alopodis is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (18) vs (12) Alopodis
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alopodis passes into half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Steel is defending the position.
Steel controlling the position for now.
Steel wants to control but Alopodis passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (18) vs (15) Alopodis#T13#
Alopodis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steel!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (18) vs (17) Alopodis
Steel wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Steel doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Alopodis tries to move to full mount but Steel actually manages to regain half guard.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel managing to control the position.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022

177 cm
30 yrs
159 lbs

174 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs

Ortega

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alopodis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Ortega
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alopodis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Ortega pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ortega is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortega manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Ortega
Alopodis looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Alopodis trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Alopodis trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Alopodis won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Ortega
Alopodis mounts Ortega! Really nice guard pass there!
Ortega is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Ortega is trying to escape the mount but Alopodis keeps good control and instead manages to take Ortega's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Ortega#SUB#
Ortega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a choke but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega is in bad spot here.
Ortega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ortega is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a choke but Ortega is defending well. #SUB#
Alopodis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Alopodis keeps control of the position as Ortega tries to break free.
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is hanging on to Ortega's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ortega tries to break free. #T4#
Alopodis is trying to stick to Ortega's back but Ortega is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ortega.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ortega has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (7) Ortega
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ortega off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (14) vs (7) Ortega#SUB#
Alopodis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ortega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ortega for a finish.
I really don't envy Ortega right now. #T6#
Alopodis is trying to stick to Ortega's back but Ortega is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ortega.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (14) vs (9) Ortega
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortega is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.
Ortega prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Ortega wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is pressing down on Ortega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (9) Ortega#T7#
Ortega is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (19) vs (9) Ortega
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Ortega doesn't allow it.
Ortega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis fails to advance to Ortega's back.
Ortega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Ortega is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Alopodis moves into full mount! Ortega won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (22) vs (9) Ortega
Ortega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ortega is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (22) vs (11) Ortega#SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Ortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortega works his way back into a safe position though.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (24) vs (11) Ortega
Ortega gets back to full guard.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Alopodis advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Ortega defends it. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortega wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Ortega defending well. #T10#
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (27) vs (11) Ortega
Ortega working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ortega is holding on tight.
Ortega regains half guard.
Ortega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ortega!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (30) vs (11) Ortega
Ortega can't escape the position. #T11#
Alopodis moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (33) vs (11) Ortega#SUB#
Alopodis is persistently looking for the submission but Ortega is defending it well. #SUB#
Alopodis working for the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Alopodis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ortega has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Ortega right now. #SUB#
Ortega fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for the choke from the back. #T12#
Ortega is trying to break free. #SUB#
Ortega defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alopodis's arms. #SUB#
Alopodis tightening his grip on Ortega, looking for the choke.
Ortega is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alopodis is breathing heavily.
Ortega needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a choke but Ortega is defending well. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ortega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ortega for a finish. #T13#
Alopodis is trying to stick to Ortega's back but Ortega is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ortega.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (33) vs (13) Ortega
Ortega trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Rage Training inform me that Ortega has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ortega advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (33) vs (16) Ortega
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Ortega keeps moving and retains side control.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortega wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy. #T14#
Alopodis tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 33 to 16.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ceph Alopodis made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022

177 cm
30 yrs
159 lbs

180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs

Cubbedge

Event: CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021

177 cm
28 yrs
166 lbs

178 cm
37 yrs
159 lbs

Hijikata

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis leaves Hijikata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alopodis goes for a double leg but Hijikata avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hijikata continues to drive forward.
Hijikata with the counter takedown but Alopodis avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hijikata jumps guard and drags Alopodis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hijikata pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Hijikata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hijikata has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hijikata is retaining full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Hijikata is working from the bottom.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Alopodis pushes down on Hijikata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hijikata is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alopodis is pressing down on Hijikata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hijikata is holding on for now.
Hijikata is controlling Alopodis's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Hijikata won't allow it.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Hijikata doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hijikata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hijikata is adopting a defensive guard.
Alopodis stands and throws Hijikata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (3) vs (0) Hijikata
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Hijikata#T3#
Alopodis takes Hijikata's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Hijikata
Hijikata holding on to Alopodis's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Hijikata is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Hijikata is controlling Alopodis 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Hijikata
Hijikata preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Hijikata
Hijikata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Hijikata has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis is pressing down on Hijikata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hijikata is holding on for now. #T5#
Hijikata trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Hijikata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hijikata tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.#T6#
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (4) Hijikata
Alopodis fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hijikata has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hijikata!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (15) vs (6) Hijikata
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hijikata's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (17) vs (6) Hijikata
Hijikata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hijikata is continuing to stall.#T7#
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hijikata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Hijikata pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hijikata is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (17) vs (8) Hijikata
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Hijikata controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alopodis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hijikata has picked Alopodis up and slammed him! Alopodis can't keep hold of the triangle and Hijikata manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (11) Hijikata
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hijikata's best efforts.
Hijikata prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Hijikata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hijikata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hijikata stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T9#
Hijikata trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Hijikata has moved into half guard.
Hijikata wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well. #T10#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hijikata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hijikata has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Hijikata from controlling successfully.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Hijikata has passed into half guard. #T11#
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Hijikata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hijikata won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hijikata defends well.
Hijikata sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Hijikata has passed into half guard.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hijikata controlling the pace. #T13#
Hijikata is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Hijikata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hijikata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hijikata passes into half guard.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Hijikata has control of the leg.
Hijikata moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (17) vs (14) Hijikata
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 17 to 14.
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021

177 cm
28 yrs
166 lbs

159 cm
35 yrs
168 lbs

Steel

Event: CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021

177 cm
28 yrs
166 lbs

181 cm
44 yrs
158 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Alopodis scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alopodis defends it easily.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Lee
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alopodis looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T2##SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Lee
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T3#
Lee won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (5) Lee
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (7) Lee
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Lee keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (7) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Alopodis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lee's arms. #T4#
Lee is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Alopodis showing good submission defense here.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alopodis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Alopodis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T5#
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Alopodis won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (12) vs (10) Lee
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T6#
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (10) Lee
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Alopodis has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (10) Lee
Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (21) vs (10) Lee#SUB#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (23) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lee is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (26) vs (10) Lee#SUB#
Alopodis is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lee has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Alopodis has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lee taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Alopodis doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Our winner, Ceph Alopodis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021

182 cm
41 yrs
168 lbs

177 cm
28 yrs
166 lbs

Cole

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Rico Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Alopodis gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cole (0) vs (4) Alopodis
Cole prevents Alopodis from moving into mount.
Cole's coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility 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.
Cole is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cole's legs. #T1#
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cole!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cole (0) vs (6) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to take Cole's back here but Cole is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alopodis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cole has worked his arm free - good work by Cole!
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alopodis is trying to move to mount but Cole reverses beautifully and ends up in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (2) vs (6) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole preventing the sweep. #T4#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (2) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alopodis pushes down on Cole's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Cole is defending it quite comfortably.
Alopodis is pressing down on Cole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cole is holding on for now. #T5#
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (2) vs (11) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cole (4) vs (11) Alopodis
Cole wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole preventing the sweep. #T6#
Cole trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Cole is really struggling to control Alopodis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Cole pushing down on Alopodis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cole is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now. #T7#
Cole is taking a breather. Alopodis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cole is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alopodis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (7) vs (11) Alopodis#T8#
Cole trying to control the position but Alopodis is working away.
Cole advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cole (9) vs (11) Alopodis
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Cole has hold of Alopodis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alopodis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cole trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it. #T9#
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Cole is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Cole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (12) vs (11) Alopodis
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Cole looking for a guillotine from mount but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cole controlling the position easily from mount.
Cole trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it. #T11#
Cole controlling his opponent.
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cole is looking to work his way around to Alopodis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cole controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Cole isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Cole controlling from mount.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Cole has passed into half guard.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cole is aware though and is defending well.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cole drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cole jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Alopodis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cole is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alopodis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cole (15) vs (11) Alopodis
Cole is staying tight to Alopodis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Cole wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Cole tries to move to mount but Alopodis blocks the move with his legs.
Cole moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cole (17) vs (11) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
Rico Cole retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Rico Cole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CWC 226
Date: Jul 11, 2021

177 cm
28 yrs
166 lbs

180 cm
39 yrs
170 lbs

Conforto

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Conforto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conforto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alopodis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alopodis fails to pull guard.
Conforto can't get the takedown. #TD#
Alopodis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Conforto has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Conforto#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alopodis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.#T1#
Conforto keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Conforto looking to control.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Alopodis stands and throws Conforto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (2) Conforto#SUB#
Alopodis swings around for an armbar but Conforto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (7) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (9) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Alopodis is working for a kimura but Conforto is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conforto wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Conforto tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Conforto defends it. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Alopodis eventually gives up the hold.
Conforto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto trying to hold on to Alopodis's head to control him but Alopodis postures up. #SUB2#
Conforto actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (12) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto regains half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Conforto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis fails to move to back control. #T4#
Conforto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but instead Conforto manages to regain half guard.
Alopodis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conforto!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (18) vs (4) Conforto
Conforto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis fails to move to back control.
Conforto has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (21) vs (4) Conforto
Alopodis struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.
Conforto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Conforto right now. #T5##SUB#
Conforto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alopodis gets his way!
Conforto is trying to break free. #SUB#
Alopodis has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Conforto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Conforto is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a choke but Conforto is defending well. #SUB#
Conforto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Alopodis has managed to slip his arm under Conforto's chin. This could be all over... yep, Conforto is tapping out! Submission win for Alopodis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021

177 cm
27 yrs
166 lbs

175 cm
41 yrs
167 lbs

Cosades

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cosades 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: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Cosades
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cosades is one step ahead there.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Cosades controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cosades has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Cosades
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cosades off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (4) vs (5) Cosades
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis has the hooks in. Cosades is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Cosades's back but Cosades is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cosades.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (7) Cosades
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Cosades trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Cosades stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T1#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Cosades controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (7) Cosades
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Cosades defends it.
Alopodis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cosades reverses the position - he's now on top in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (9) Cosades#SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Cosades defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (9) Cosades#T2#
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosades swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alopodis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cosades manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alopodis has Cosades in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (11) Cosades
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cosades preventing the sweep.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (11) Cosades#T3#
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Cosades pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cosades is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (13) Cosades
Alopodis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cosades advances to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (16) Cosades
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades has control of Alopodis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alopodis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Cosades maintains control.
Cosades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Alopodis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosades.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Cosades isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Alopodis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosades.
Alopodis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (16) Cosades
Cosades pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Alopodis pushing down on Cosades's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cosades controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis is pressing down on Cosades's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cosades is holding on for now.
Alopodis passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (16) Cosades#T6#
Cosades is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Alopodis advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (17) vs (16) Cosades
Alopodis tries to take Cosades's back but instead Cosades uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Alopodis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cosades!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (20) vs (16) Cosades
Cosades sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cosades trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (23) vs (16) Cosades#T7##SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar but Cosades turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cosades.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (23) vs (18) Cosades#SUB#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosades defends it easily.
Cosades passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Cosades seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #SUB#
Alopodis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cosades stacks Alopodis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cosades!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (23) vs (21) Cosades
Alopodis gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Cosades is controlling well. #T9#
Cosades tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Alopodis defends the submission attempt.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cosades is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alopodis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cosades is looking to defend but Alopodis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cosades! Alopodis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cosades taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceph Alopodis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ceph Alopodis waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021

177 cm
27 yrs
166 lbs

182 cm
41 yrs
168 lbs

Cole

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Cole gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alopodis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Cole
Alopodis won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Cole pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole controls Alopodis momentarily but Alopodis frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Cole pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cole is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Cole
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
My spies in Shao Kahns Training Facility inform me that Cole has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cole avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Cole
Cole keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Cole pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cole is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (4) Cole
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (4) Cole
Cole manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Cole pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Cole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cole is holding on for now.
Cole is looking to control Alopodis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Alopodis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Cole has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (6) vs (8) Cole
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Cole wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Cole fails to move to back control.
Cole looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Cole jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alopodis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Cole in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Cole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is not content to let Cole control the position.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5#
Alopodis gets full guard.
Alopodis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cole passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cole has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (6) vs (11) Cole
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Cole wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Cole has passed into half guard.
Cole wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cole trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alopodis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cole. #T6#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole not doing much here.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T7#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is looking to get back to full guard here but Cole has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (6) vs (14) Cole
Cole moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (6) vs (16) Cole
Cole tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Cole controlling the pace for now.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cole tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cole has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Cole controlling the pace for now.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole content just to control the position here.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Cole maintains control.#T9#
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Cole content to control rather than advance.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Cole has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (6) vs (19) Cole
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (6) vs (21) Cole#T10#
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cole controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Cole looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cole trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Cole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alopodis defends it well.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cole's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (10) vs (21) Cole#T11#
Cole tries to roll but Alopodis sticks to his back. #SUB#
Cole is in a bad position with Alopodis working for a choke. Cole manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (23) Cole
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (12) vs (23) Cole
Alopodis is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (15) vs (23) Cole#SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cole has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alopodis but great work by Cole.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (15) vs (27) Cole#SUB2#
Cole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cole working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Cole trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cole off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alopodis (19) vs (27) Cole#SUB#
Alopodis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cole has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cole reverses the position brilliantly into Alopodis's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (19) vs (29) Cole
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.#T13#
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for a guillotine here but Cole defends easily.
Cole won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (21) vs (29) Cole
Cole keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (24) vs (29) Cole
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cole is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole wins on points by 29 to 24.
A victorious Rico Cole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021

177 cm
27 yrs
166 lbs

178 cm
22 yrs
160 lbs

Flowers

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Timmy Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Alopodis drives through with a takedown into Flowers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Flowers
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis passes Flowers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flowers trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Flowers
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Flowers is controlling an arm, preventing Alopodis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Flowers stops Alopodis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Flowers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis looking to take Flowers's back but Flowers rolls and after a scramble, Flowers ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Flowers to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Flowers#SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flowers defends well.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for a triangle here. Flowers is fighting it but it looks tight! Alopodis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Flowers is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 195: Ty vs Schultz II
Date: May 02, 2021

180 cm
30 yrs
158 lbs

177 cm
27 yrs
166 lbs

Cubbedge

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alopodis pinned against the ropes. Alopodis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown but Alopodis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cubbedge 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Cubbedge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (0) Alopodis
A control attempt from Alopodis but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (7) vs (0) Alopodis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cubbedge moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alopodis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (0) Alopodis#T1#
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (2) Alopodis
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (2) Alopodis
Cubbedge won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (15) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Cubbedge has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (18) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (18) vs (4) Alopodis
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Cubbedge is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (4) Alopodis
Cubbedge won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (6) Alopodis
Alopodis moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis prevents Cubbedge from getting the reversal.#T6#
Alopodis wants to take Cubbedge 's back but he can't do it this time.
Alopodis moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (20) vs (12) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well. #SUB2#
Alopodis is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cubbedge with him. Cubbedge is trying to defend but Alopodis has an arm under the chin now! Cubbedge grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer
Date: Apr 04, 2021

177 cm
26 yrs
166 lbs

182 cm
36 yrs
170 lbs

Arias

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arias gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Arias
Arias wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Arias has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Arias
Alopodis tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Arias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Arias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries to move to mount but Alopodis blocks the move with his legs.
Arias working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Arias uses his free foot to push down on Alopodis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alopodis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Arias
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount but Arias keeps good control and instead manages to take Alopodis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (11) Arias
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T2#
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Arias trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (11) Arias
Arias working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Alopodis lying in Arias's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Arias decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Alopodis taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
A very excited looking George Arias 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.

Event: CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021

181 cm
42 yrs
158 lbs

177 cm
26 yrs
166 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alopodis to the ground. Lee is now in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Alopodis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alopodis has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T1#
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Alopodis defends it.
Lee is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lee won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alopodis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Alopodis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB2#
Alopodis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Alopodis trying to control the position.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Lee works to advance to full mount. Alopodis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (10) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard. #T5#
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (15) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lee has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (18) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back. #T6##SUB#
Lee has managed to slip his arm under Alopodis's chin. This could be all over... yep, Alopodis is tapping out! Submission win for Lee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
Our winner, Morrison Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021

177 cm
26 yrs
166 lbs

178 cm
39 yrs
167 lbs

Gatsby

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alopodis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Gatsby
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis trying to advance position but Gatsby counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Gatsby is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Gatsby defends it. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions off his back.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Gatsby defending well. #SUB2#
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Gatsby
Gatsby is trying to escape the mount.
Gatsby tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gatsby has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gatsby!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Gatsby
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Gatsby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #SUB#
Alopodis working for a triangle but Gatsby defends it easily.
Gatsby preventing the sweep.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alopodis is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gatsby has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (5) Gatsby
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Gatsby is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking to control Gatsby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying for a kimura here. Alopodis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gatsby wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Gatsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 164: Hozdic vs Sparxx II
Date: Jan 24, 2021

175 cm
35 yrs
155 lbs

177 cm
26 yrs
166 lbs

Dennis

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alopodis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennis pinned against the ropes. Dennis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dennis or perhaps it was just good defense by Alopodis, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Dennis. No joy for Alopodis on that attempt.
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown but Dennis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holt Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceph Alopodis.
Alopodis fails with the takedown.
Alopodis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dennis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alopodis fails with the takedown.#TD#
Dennis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennis (2) vs (0) Alopodis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis controlling the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Alopodis has a hand on Dennis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dennis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Dennis looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Dennis has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Dennis (8) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to control the hands but Dennis breaks the grip.
Alopodis is in bad spot here. #T3#
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dennis looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis trying to get back to full guard but Dennis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (11) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Dennis is working for a guillotine from mount but Alopodis frees his head quite easily.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dennis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (11) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (11) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dennis!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dennis (11) vs (7) Alopodis#T5#
Dennis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis fails to advance to Dennis's back.
Dennis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Alopodis has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dennis (11) vs (10) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Dennis is controlling his hands well.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Alopodis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dennis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alopodis. #SUB2#
Dennis is in a bad position with Alopodis working for a choke. Dennis manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (13) vs (10) Alopodis
Dennis advances to half guard. #T6#
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennis's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dennis (13) vs (14) Alopodis
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis wants to control the position but Dennis frees himself and scrambles - Alopodis manages to regain control in side control.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dennis!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dennis (13) vs (16) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to take Dennis's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dennis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dennis!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (15) vs (16) Alopodis
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (15) vs (18) Alopodis
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennis is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (15) vs (21) Alopodis
Alopodis moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dennis (15) vs (23) Alopodis
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Dennis stops Alopodis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dennis tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.
Alopodis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dennis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Dennis (15) vs (26) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Dennis escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (17) vs (26) Alopodis
Dennis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Dennis has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (20) vs (26) Alopodis
Dennis trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T10#
Dennis 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 is trying to improve his position.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Alopodis defends it.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Dennis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Dennis is stalling in the full guard.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (20) vs (28) Alopodis#T12#
Alopodis preventing the sweep.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard.
Dennis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis stands and throws Dennis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (20) vs (31) Alopodis
Dennis is not content to let Alopodis control the position.
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Dennis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alopodis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dennis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis moves into full mount! Dennis won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (20) vs (34) Alopodis
Alopodis is looking to take Dennis's back but instead Dennis gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Alopodis sits in half guard. #T14#
Alopodis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dennis reverses the position - he's now on top in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (22) vs (34) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up. #SUB2#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Dennis has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis wins on points by 34 to 22.
Ceph Alopodis is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ceph Alopodis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 160:Toussaint v Andersson
Date: Jan 10, 2021

176 cm
26 yrs
162 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis closes the distance and clinches up with Caldeira, looking for a takedown. Alopodis pushes Caldeira against the ropes but Caldeira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alopodis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caldeira's waist but Caldeira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alopodis off to one side. #CL#
Caldeira rushes Alopodis and presses him up against the ropes.
Alopodis tries to score a body lock takedown but Caldeira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arturo Caldeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceph Alopodis.
Alopodis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Caldeira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alopodis after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Caldeira successfully pulls guard.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now.
Caldeira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis pushing down on Caldeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caldeira wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura but Caldeira is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (3) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to control Alopodis's posture but Alopodis avoids it.
Alopodis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (0) vs (5) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Alopodis has control of Caldeira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caldeira regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Caldeira has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Caldeira (0) vs (8) Alopodis
Caldeira is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for the choke from the back position but Caldeira is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Alopodis working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Caldeira is doing well to defend. Alopodis seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Caldeira is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CACC 153: Average vs Galanos
Date: Dec 20, 2020

177 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

189 cm
27 yrs
167 lbs

Rochester

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Alopodis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Rochester
Rochester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there.
Rochester is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Rochester is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alopodis forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Alopodis passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Rochester
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alopodis trying to control the action but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester tries to improve position but can't.
Alopodis moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (7) vs (0) Rochester
Alopodis wants to take Rochester's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (10) vs (0) Rochester#SUB#
Alopodis is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rochester is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020

172 cm
41 yrs
165 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

Anderson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sparky Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alopodis circles away.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Alopodis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Alopodis with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Alopodis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alopodis sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it. #SUB#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T1#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (5) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (5) Alopodis
Alopodis avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.#T3#
Alopodis takes Anderson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Anderson is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (5) vs (8) Alopodis
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Alopodis keeps control of the position.
Alopodis doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (13) Alopodis
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Alopodis has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Alopodis moves into full mount! Anderson won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (16) Alopodis
Anderson regains half guard.
Alopodis trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alopodis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (19) Alopodis
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Alopodis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Alopodis isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Alopodis fails to advance to Anderson's back.
Anderson regains half guard.#T6#
Anderson is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (22) Alopodis
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis can't control as he wanted to and Anderson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well. #T7#
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (7) vs (25) Alopodis
Anderson tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anderson tries to hold on but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Anderson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (7) vs (28) Alopodis#T8#
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Anderson fending off the submission attempt from Alopodis. #SUB2#
Alopodis looking to break Anderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alopodis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alopodis's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (9) vs (28) Alopodis#SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#T9#
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (12) vs (28) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well. #T10#
Alopodis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (12) vs (32) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alopodis is trying to control but Anderson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Alopodis is looking to work his way around to Anderson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Anderson wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alopodis takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (12) vs (35) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.#T11##SUB2#
Alopodis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anderson for a finish.
Anderson is really stuck here.
Anderson turns into Alopodis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (35) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (37) Alopodis
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Anderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (18) vs (37) Alopodis
Anderson tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson 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.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is really struggling to control Alopodis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis gets back to full guard. #T13#
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Well,Anderson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Alopodis has his feet on Anderson's thighs here. He's pushed Anderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
Ceph Alopodis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 118
Date: Aug 29, 2020

177 cm
24 yrs
166 lbs

175 cm
37 yrs
167 lbs

Cosades

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cosades bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Cosades
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Alopodis is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Cosades is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Alopodis wants to control position but Cosades is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Alopodis here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 114
Date: Aug 15, 2020

177 cm
24 yrs
166 lbs

184 cm
33 yrs
160 lbs

Cooke

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cooke tries to sprawl but Alopodis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Cooke
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alopodis passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (0) Cooke
Cooke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cooke is defending well.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (0) Cooke
Alopodis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.#SUB#
Alopodis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cooke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alopodis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Cooke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alopodis tries to advance to mount but Cooke denies him. #SUB#
Alopodis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alopodis's guard! Nice work there by Cooke!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Cooke#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cooke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there. #T2#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (2) Cooke
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cooke working for a triangle but Alopodis defends it easily.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Alopodis is pressing down on Cooke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooke is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alopodis is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke wants to improve his position but Alopodis is controlling well.
Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cooke is refusing to be controlled, as Alopodis sits in half guard.
Alopodis works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (13) vs (2) Cooke#SUB#
Alopodis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alopodis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cooke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis uses his free foot to push down on Cooke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooke.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (2) Cooke#T5#
Cooke tries to reverse the position but Alopodis maintains control.
Alopodis looking to control but Cooke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cooke is holding on tight.
Cooke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis fails to advance to Cooke's back.
Alopodis wants to control the action but instead Cooke gets a body lock and reverses into Alopodis's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (16) vs (4) Cooke
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Cooke won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Cooke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB2#
Cooke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into Alopodis's guard.
Alopodis working a defensive guard but Cooke manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (16) vs (7) Cooke#T7#
Alopodis tries to buck Cooke off but Cooke is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cooke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alopodis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cooke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (18) vs (7) Cooke#T8##SUB2#
Cooke has his foot on Alopodis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alopodis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cooke has his feet on Alopodis's thighs here. He's pushed Alopodis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alopodis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020

177 cm
23 yrs
166 lbs

181 cm
40 yrs
158 lbs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Lee
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Lee
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy. #T1#
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Alopodis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Lee
Alopodis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Lee
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Alopodis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Alopodis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (10) Lee
Lee pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Alopodis is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted?
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alopodis is holding on tight.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (2) vs (16) Lee#T5#
Alopodis trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Lee has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alopodis.
Lee trying to control.
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lee tightening his grip on Alopodis, looking for the choke.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position. #T6#
Alopodis prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Lee keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free. #SUB2#
Lee looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Alopodis taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morrison Lee!
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

177 cm
23 yrs
166 lbs

182 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs

Morrison Jr.

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Alopodis gets caught flat footed, as Morrison Jr. shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr.'s corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alopodis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Morrison Jr. slips nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. is controlling the pace.
Alopodis gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away. #T2#
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison Jr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alopodis is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morrison Jr. pushes down on Alopodis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Alopodis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
Alopodis is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Alopodis tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.#T4#
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. uses his free foot to push down on Alopodis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alopodis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (11) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alopodis turns into him and now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (11) Morrison Jr.
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Morrison Jr. has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T5#
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morrison Jr. puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Morrison Jr. pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Morrison Jr. is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (15) Morrison Jr.#T6#
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alopodis holds on and takes a little breather.
Alopodis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Alopodis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (15) Morrison Jr.#T7#
Alopodis is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Alopodis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morrison Jr. has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis tries to pass to full mount but Morrison Jr. defends it.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Morrison Jr. has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Morrison Jr. has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (17) Morrison Jr.#T8#
Alopodis is trying to hold Morrison Jr. in close to prevent damage but Morrison Jr. has managed to pass into half guard.
Morrison Jr. passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alopodis!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (6) vs (20) Morrison Jr.
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Alopodis has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T9#
Morrison Jr. passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (6) vs (23) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to take Alopodis's back here but Alopodis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Alopodis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Morrison Jr. isn't that keen on the idea.
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Morrison Jr. seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet. #T11#
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Morrison Jr. controlling him for the moment.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison Jr. is aware though and is defending well.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Alopodis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morrison Jr. uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (6) vs (26) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but Alopodis denies him. #T12#
Alopodis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom. #T13#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Morrison Jr. prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.#T14##SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis trying to control from the bottom.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (6) vs (29) Morrison Jr.
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison Jr. passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (6) vs (32) Morrison Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 32 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, David Morrison Jr. thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2471 p4p, 269 weight class) and Ceph Alopodis (ranked 6377 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceph Alopodis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

173 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs

177 cm
22 yrs
173 lbs

Ulatov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ulatov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alopodis to the ground. Ulatov is now in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (0) Alopodis

Alopodis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.

Alopodis has an active guard here but Ulatov has managed to pass into half guard.

Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.

Ulatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alopodis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alopodis has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (2) Alopodis

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Alopodis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Ulatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (2) Alopodis
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Alopodis looking to control.
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulatov is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alopodis working for a triangle but Ulatov defends it easily.
Ulatov passes Alopodis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ulatov prevents Alopodis from improving his position.

Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Alopodis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ulatov is working for a submission of some sort.

Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Ulatov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (7) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Ulatov's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is trying to escape the mount.
Alopodis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (10) vs (2) Alopodis

Alopodis is trying to defend against the choke here but Ulatov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ulatov Tightens the hold and Alopodis taps out furiously! Ulatov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergei Ulatov!
A very excited looking Sergei Ulatov 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.

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 1284 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceph Alopodis (ranked 4025 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
46 yrs
177 lbs

177 cm
19 yrs
183 lbs

Rockefeller

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Dean Rockefeller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Rockefeller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rockefeller is in Alopodis's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Rockefeller passes Alopodis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis is staying active underneath Rockefeller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockefeller stalling.

Rockefeller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockefeller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (5) vs (0) Alopodis

Rockefeller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alopodis turns into him and now he's in Rockefeller's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (5) vs (2) Alopodis

Alopodis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rockefeller dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (7) vs (2) Alopodis

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Rockefeller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rockefeller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (10) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rockefeller'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.
Rockefeller with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller fails to advance to Alopodis's back.

Rockefeller wants to finish this one by submission but Alopodis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rockefeller.

Rockefeller looking for a guillotine from mount but Alopodis is having none of it.
Rockefeller trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller controlling from the full mount.
Rockefeller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rockefeller wants to take Alopodis's back here but Alopodis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rockefeller trying to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alopodis can do anything to dispel that myth.

Rockefeller is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rockefeller extends the arm and Alopodis is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Dean Rockefeller!

Event: TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ceph Alopodis (ranked 4000 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Barter (ranked 2114 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

177 cm
19 yrs
183 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
174 lbs