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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Gerard Geeson. Geeson has chosen Slayer - Bloodline as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gerard Geeson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Geeson as Erschov shoots in.
Erschov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erschov (2) vs (0) Geeson
Erschov has gone for a leg lock! Geeson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Erschov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erschov (2) vs (2) Geeson
We've been hearing good reports from Erschov'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.
Erschov is looking for a triangle but Geeson pushes his legs off easily.
Geeson trying to control but Erschov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov wants to sweep here but Geeson controlling him for the moment.
Erschov pushes a forearm under Geeson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Geeson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Erschov! |
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