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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson and Alexei Erschov. Jackson comes into the arena with Valparaiso blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Erschov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Erschov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erschov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Erschov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Erschov looking to pass the guard.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erschov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Erschov wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov keeps trying to improve his position.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erschov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erschov defends it easily.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Erschov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Erschov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erschov looking to pass the guard.
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.
Jackson 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.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erschov on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Erschov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erschov wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Erschov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Erschov eventually gives up the hold.
Erschov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Erschov trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Erschov wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Erschov is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erschov to get the leverage.
Erschov is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erschov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Erschov eventually gives up the hold.
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. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Erschov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Erschov!
Kamden Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Will be back!'. |
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