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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Nedkov and Chip Freedom. Freedom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Star Spangled Banner. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Boris Nedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nedkov instigates a clinch.
Nedkov tries to pull guard but Freedom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freedom gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nedkov (0) vs (2) Freedom
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom 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.
Freedom is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov trying to control but Freedom postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Nedkov wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (5) Freedom
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom is trying to get an arm triangle but Nedkov is defending well.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freedom laying and praying for a moment but Nedkov takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nedkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Freedom 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.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Nedkov won't allow Freedom to pass to mount.
Nedkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freedom stands and throws Nedkov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (8) Freedom
Freedom trying to control the position but Nedkov is working away.
Freedom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Nedkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Freedom's best efforts.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Nedkov'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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (11) Freedom
Freedom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nedkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freedom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nedkov, who protects the arm well.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Freedom trying to control the action but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Freedom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nedkov, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Nedkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nedkov is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom working away.
Freedom controls the position.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Nedkov is trying to improve his position.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom tries for a kimura but Nedkov is defending well.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov gets back to half guard.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom is looking for a kimura but Nedkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedom to get the leverage.
Nedkov wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control from half guard but Nedkov is working away.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freedom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nedkov is trying to maintain the position but Freedom is very close to passing his half guard.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nedkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Freedom.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov manages to get to full guard.
Nedkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Nedkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nedkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Freedom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freedom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (14) Freedom
Freedom looking to secure an arm triangle but Nedkov defends it well.
Nedkov tries to reverse the position but Freedom maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Freedom is keen to just control but Nedkov is a slippery customer.
Freedom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nedkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freedom is looking for a kimura but Nedkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedom to get the leverage.
Nedkov is not content to let Freedom control the position.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (17) Freedom
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to take a breather but Nedkov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freedom.
Nedkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Freedom stacks Nedkov 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 Freedom! Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (20) Freedom
Freedom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freedom wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nedkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freedom is looking to take a break and control but Nedkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nedkov stops Freedom from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freedom wins on points by 20 to 0.
A relieved looking Chip Freedom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Detroit Racer. Paulman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is my Love . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Detroit Racer enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Detroit Racer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Racer clinches up with Paulman and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Racer.
Racer wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Racer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Detroit Racer.
Paulman decides to pull guard.
Paulman has his hands on Racer's head, controlling the position.
Racer passes into half guard.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulman keeping hold of Racer's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racer is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
Racer controlling the pace.
Racer wants to pass the guard but Paulman is defending well.
Racer is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Paulman is defending against the submission attempts here by Racer.
Racer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paulman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Racer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to get back to full guard but Racer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (0) vs (3) Racer
Paulman tries to hold on but Racer pushes him away.
Paulman regains half guard.
Racer trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Racer won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the position.
Racer stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (3) Racer
Racer is pulling down on Paulman's head. It's preventing any offense from Paulman, at least for the moment.
Racer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Racer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (5) Racer
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Racer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Racer preventing the sweep.
Racer postures up.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paulman's guard.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Racer is pressing down on Paulman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulman is holding on for now.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paulman is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman trying to control but Racer postures up.
Racer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Racer.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Racer wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman 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: Paulman (4) vs (5) Racer
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Racer tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Racer trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Racer can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (7) vs (5) Racer
Racer being controlled for a moment.
Racer is trying to control Paulman's posture but Paulman avoids it.
Racer is being controlled here.
Racer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Racer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paulman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (7) vs (9) Racer
Paulman trying to control the action but Racer just sinks the hooks in.
Paulman is trying to break free.
Paulman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Racer tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Paulman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Paulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Racer is working away from the top position though.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is pressing down on Racer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Racer wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Racer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paulman's guard.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Racer from advancing to side control.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Racer trying to control from half guard but Paulman is working away.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but Racer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
Racer tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Racer is working away from the top position though.
Racer is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Racer tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Racer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Racer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (11) vs (9) Racer
Racer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Paulman.
I really don't envy Racer right now.
Paulman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Racer turns into Paulman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (11) vs (11) Racer
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
Racer being controlled here momentarily.
Racer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (13) vs (11) Racer
Paulman pushing down on Racer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry and Charles Holloway. Henry 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, down for my niggas. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Charles Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holloway wants it to stay on the feet.
Holloway wants to counter with a clinch but Henry pushes him away.
Henry has managed to clinch.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holloway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway is looking for a takedown.
Henry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holloway shoots in but Henry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henry is trying to drag Holloway to the mat but Holloway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henry wants the takedown. Holloway is fighting it off but Henry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holloway's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry (2) vs (0) Holloway
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (5) vs (0) Holloway
Holloway wants to control but Henry postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Holloway prevents Henry from moving into mount.
Holloway is looking to reverse the position.
Henry controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries to bench press Henry off him but Henry keeps the position.
Henry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holloway seems a little lost for a moment, as Henry dominates the positioning.
Holloway gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry (7) vs (0) Holloway
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Holloway is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holloway is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Henry 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holloway keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Henry .
That's five minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry .
Holloway keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Holloway is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry avoids the attempt from Holloway to control.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Henry continues to hold on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holloway is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henry controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holloway for as long as he can get away with.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Henry continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Henry is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Holloway is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing that Henry has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Henry .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway can't escape the position.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Holloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holloway tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
Henry content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holloway really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holloway looks winded!
Henry controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Andrew Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Paul Edkins. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paul Edkins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erschov.
Erschov gets tackled into the cage by Edkins. Edkins maintains the clinch.
Edkins is working for takedown but Erschov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edkins has picked Erschov up - he's going for a ride! Edkins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erschov (0) vs (2) Edkins
Edkins uses his free foot to push down on Erschov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Erschov. Score +3 for passing guard: Erschov (0) vs (5) Edkins
Erschov tries to reverse the position but Edkins maintains control.
Edkins goes for an armbar but Erschov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Erschov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erschov (2) vs (5) Edkins
Erschov slips nicely into half guard.
Edkins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edkins is looking for a sweep. Erschov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Erschov is keen to just control but Edkins is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Erschov is keen to just control but Edkins is a slippery customer.
Erschov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Edkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Erschov.
Edkins actively working from the bottom here.
Erschov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Erschov seems to be looking for submissions.
Edkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edkins looking for submissions off his back.
Erschov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Edkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erschov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Edkins keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Erschov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Edkins keeps moving.
Erschov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edkins keeping moving, preventing Erschov from controlling successfully.
Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Edkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edkins manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Edkins's guard.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edkins has his foot on Erschov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Erschov works his way back into a safe position though.
Erschov trying to control but Edkins is working from the bottom.
Erschov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erschov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edkins looking for a guillotine here but Erschov defends easily.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edkins keeping full guard, as Erschov tries to pass.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Edkins keeps moving.
Erschov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erschov has managed to get both his arms back between Edkins's legs - danger averted.
Edkins is looking for a triangle but Erschov pushes his legs off easily.
Erschov wants to pass the guard but Edkins is keeping the position.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edkins working for a triangle but Erschov defends it easily.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Edkins keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erschov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erschov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erschov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edkins's guard.
Erschov is working for a submission of some sort.
Erschov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edkins tries to get to full guard but Erschov has control of the leg.
Edkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Edkins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Erschov! |
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