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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Ao Ki. Ao Ki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ao Ki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Erschov clinches up with Ki and pushes him back against the cage.
Ki stops a takedown attempt from Erschov.
Erschov jumps guard but Ki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ki prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Erschov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erschov is trying to drag Ki to the mat but Ki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ki tightens his grip and picks Erschov up, before dumping him to the ground. Erschov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erschov (0) vs (2) Ki
Erschov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ki 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.
Ki drops back looking for a leg! Erschov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erschov manages to kick Ki off! Ki jumps back into Erschov's guard.
Erschov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erschov is keeping the position for now.
Erschov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov looking for a sweep. Not yet Erschov, not yet.
Ki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Erschov trying to keep a closed guard but Ki is proving a slippery customer.
Ki drops back looking for a leg! Erschov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erschov manages to kick Ki off! Ki jumps back into Erschov's guard.
Erschov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ki is aware though and is defending well.
Ki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Erschov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erschov (2) vs (2) Ki
Erschov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erschov has managed to get both his arms back between Ki's legs - danger averted.
Erschov 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.
Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Ki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ki manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Ki's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ki is keeping the position for now.
Ki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov stands and throws Ki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Erschov (5) vs (2) Ki
Ki is trying to get back to half guard.
Ki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erschov pulls his head out easily.
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.
Erschov is looking for a kimura but Ki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erschov to get the leverage.
Erschov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ki actively working from the bottom here.
Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erschov pulls his head out easily.
Erschov is working for a kimura but Ki is defending it quite comfortably.
Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ki looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ki looks winded!
Erschov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Erschov seems to be working for a kimura but Ki defends the submission attempt.
Erschov wants to control but Ki is keeping him busy.
Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ki wants to get back to full guard.
Ki is defending against the submission attempts here by Erschov.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Erschov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Erschov (8) vs (2) Ki
Ki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ki gets back to full guard.
Ki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ki 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.
Ki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erschov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Ki keeps moving.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erschov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Erschov 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 Ki. Score +3 for passing guard: Erschov (11) vs (2) Ki
Ki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erschov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Erschov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erschov pulls his head out easily.
Erschov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ki is just riding it out for now. Erschov eventually gives up the hold.
Erschov wants to take a breather but Ki is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erschov 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. Ki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Erschov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Erschov! |
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