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EMP 8 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 881 p4p, 110 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2446 p4p, 264 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 9 wins and 6 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Keosayan closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
Keosayan prevents the takedown attempt.
Xi Jia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keosayan to keep the fight standing.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan fails to pull guard.
Xi Jia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keosayan after a bit of a struggle.
Sergey Keosayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Xi Jia won't allow it.
Xi Jia decides to pull guard.
Xi Jia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan stays in close to Xi Jia's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan forces his way into half guard.
Xi Jia tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Keosayan wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keosayan tries to pass to full mount but Xi Jia defends it.
Xi Jia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xi Jia 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.
Well, if Keosayan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Xi Jia is having none of it.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xi Jia is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi Jia wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan slows the pace down in half guard.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia trying to hold on to Keosayan's head to control him but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (3) vs (0) Xi Jia
Xi Jia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Keosayan goes for an armbar but Xi Jia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Xi Jia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (3) vs (2) Xi Jia
Xi Jia is fighting to break Keosayan's control of his arms but Keosayan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Keosayan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xi Jia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Keosayan is tightening it up a little... Xi Jia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Xi Jia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Xi Jia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Keosayan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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