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Event:
MMANIAK 45
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Darrow lands a jab.
Erschov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darrow as he jumps to the side.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Erschov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramsay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow thuds his shin into the meat of Erschov's side.
Erschov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darrow digs a good hook to Erschov's body.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hazzard County Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Erschov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darrow throws a body punch but Erschov moves out of range. #CL#
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Erschov.
Erschov takes a shot to the head.
Erschov tries to pull guard but Darrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Erschov drops back down to his feet.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Erschov's takedown attempt.
Ramsay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Darrow works on Erschov's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erschov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darrow is defending well for now.
Darrow is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Darrow. #T1#
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Darrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Darrow as Erschov shoots in.
Darrow jabs Erschov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darrow presses Erschov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erschov looks winded!#BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darrow is looking to slow Erschov down with leg kicks.
Erschov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Darrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erschov. Erschov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Erschov.
A counter left hand to the body from Darrow misses its target.
Erschov tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Darrow has managed to clinch.
Darrow avoiding damage as Erschov throws knees to the body.
Erschov is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erschov backwards.
Darrow digs a right hand underneath Erschov's ribcage. Erschov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Darrow manages to break the clinch.
Ramsay Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erschov walks into a stiff left hand from Darrow.
Darrow digs a good body shot into Erschov's ribs.
Erschov doesn't manage to clinch there - Darrow circles away.
Erschov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darrow feints and then cracks Erschov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Erschov down.
Decent striking displayed by Darrow there.
Darrow scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Darrow lands with a hook. Erschov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erschov at a distance.
Darrow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erschov's head.
Darrow scores with a nice head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Darrow as he connects with a hook.
Erschov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Darrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Erschov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Darrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Darrow drives through and clinches with Erschov against the cage.
Erschov tries to score a body lock takedown but Darrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erschov backwards. #T4#
Erschov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darrow avoiding damage as Erschov throws knees to the body.
Darrow gets through Erschov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Darrow - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Darrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erschov. That did some damage!
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erschov.
Darrow digs a good hook to Erschov's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erschov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Erschov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erschov shoots in for a double leg but Darrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsay Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Darrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erschov.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darrow scores with a leg kick.
Erschov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Erschov thinking.
Darrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Erschov. Erschov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramsay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Erschov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Darrow lands a two punch combo.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erschov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erschov.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erschov. That did some damage!
Erschov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
#T1#
Erschov shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erschov is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Darrow cracks a nice hook into Erschov's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darrow.
Darrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erschov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erschov tries for a takedown but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erschov shoots in for a double leg but Darrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darrow digs a good hook to Erschov's body.
Darrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darrow catches Erschov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Darrow rushes Erschov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erschovs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erschov backwards. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erschov.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Darrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. #BC#
Darrow breaks from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexei Erschov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Darrow pushes Erschov up against the cage in a clinch.
Erschov swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Darrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erschov at a distance.
Darrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Erschov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Darrow is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Erschov.#BC#
Darrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Erschov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Erschov's head.
A left lands for Darrow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Erschov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrow as he avoids it easily.
Erschov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Darrow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erschov. That did some damage!#CL#
Darrow has managed to clinch.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow avoiding damage.
Erschov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC#
Darrow breaks from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Darrow takes the fight into the clinch.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Darrow.
Darrow pushes Erschov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow digs a right hand into Erschov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erschov's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Darrow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsay Darrow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Erschov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erschov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darrow circles away.
Erschov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darrow connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Darrow clinches up with Erschov and pushes him back against the cage.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darrow scores with a leg kick.
Erschov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Erschov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darrow connects with a body shot that sends Erschov's belly button to the back.#T1#
Erschov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darrow lands a right hook to the body.
Darrow lands a really nice looking cross but Erschov seems unphased.
Darrow lands with a right hand.
Erschov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darrow.
Darrow scores with a punch to the head.
Darrow connects with a crisp jab.
Darrow connects with a body shot.
Darrow sizes up Erschov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darrow stuffs the takedown.
Ramsay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Erschov takes a step back to recover.
Darrow cracks Erschov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erschov. That did some damage!#T2#
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Darrow closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Darrow.
Erschov is trying to stall.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erschov backwards.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erschov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Erschov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darrow lands a left hand.
Erschov tries to pull guard but Darrow won't allow it.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erschov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darrow is defending well.#T3##BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch.
Darrow cracks Erschov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Erschov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darrow, as that shot connected.
Darrow connects with a body shot.
A jab from Darrow finds it's way through Erschov's defenses.
Darrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erschov at a distance.
Erschov shoots in for a takedown but Darrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darrow is looking to counter punch.
Erschov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Darrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erschov, pushing him back against the cage.
Darrow works on Erschov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramsay Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramsay Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erschov backwards.
Darrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Erschov is trying to push Darrow away but Darrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Erschov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Darrow manages to break the clinch.
Darrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erschov's sensitive parts.
Erschov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erschov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darrow lunges at Erschov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erschov's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Erschov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erschov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexei Erschov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erschov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsay Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darrow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramsay Darrow!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Dilon Goncalves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 7 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Erschov moves to clinch but Goncalves breaks away
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Erschov won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Erschov (0) vs (4) Goncalves
Erschov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov is looking to reverse the position.
Erschov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Goncalves has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Erschov's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Erschov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Goncalves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Dilon Goncalves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Nikos Giannopoulos. Alexei Erschov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nikos Giannopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Giannopoulos drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erschov (0) vs (2) Giannopoulos
Erschov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Giannopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giannopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Erschov.
Giannopoulos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannopoulos looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Giannopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Erschov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Giannopoulos is stalling in the full guard.
Giannopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giannopoulos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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 looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Giannopoulos passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Erschov (0) vs (5) Giannopoulos
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Giannopoulos tries for a kimura but Erschov is defending well.
Erschov is trying to get back to half guard.
Giannopoulos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Giannopoulos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Erschov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 tries to bench press Giannopoulos off him but Giannopoulos keeps the position.
Erschov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erschov (2) vs (5) Giannopoulos
Giannopoulos is looking to improve his position.
Erschov wants to work for an arm triangle but Giannopoulos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Giannopoulos is looking to control Erschov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Giannopoulos avoid being mounted?
Giannopoulos is looking for a sweep. Erschov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erschov is working for a kimura but Giannopoulos is defending it quite comfortably.
Giannopoulos has his hands clasped together around Erschov's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Giannopoulos is pressing down on Erschov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Giannopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Erschov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giannopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giannopoulos controlling Erschov's posture.
Erschov trying to control but Giannopoulos is working from the bottom.
Giannopoulos is controlling Erschov's posture.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Erschov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Giannopoulos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Giannopoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erschov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giannopoulos is looking for a triangle but Erschov pushes his legs off easily.
Erschov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giannopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giannopoulos is trying to control the position but Erschov postures up.
Giannopoulos has control of Erschov's left arm, preventing Erschov from doing any damage.
Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Giannopoulos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giannopoulos manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Giannopoulos's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos pulls Erschov in close to prevent any damage.
Giannopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Giannopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Giannopoulos controls Erschov momentarily but Erschov frees himself.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Giannopoulos keeps moving.
Giannopoulos controls Erschov momentarily but Erschov frees himself.
Erschov is pushing down on Giannopoulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Giannopoulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Erschov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Giannopoulos moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos working for a triangle but Erschov defends it easily.
Giannopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erschov is pushing down on Giannopoulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Giannopoulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Erschov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Giannopoulos is defending against the submission attempts here by Erschov.
Erschov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Giannopoulos is just riding it out for now. Erschov eventually gives up the hold.
Giannopoulos moves into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Giannopoulos holds on and takes a little breather.
Giannopoulos 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erschov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Giannopoulos trying to control the position.
Giannopoulos 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 trying to control but Giannopoulos is working from the bottom.
Erschov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Giannopoulos 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.
Giannopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Erschov defends well.
Erschov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erschov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Giannopoulos is looking for a triangle but Erschov pushes his legs off easily.
Erschov wants to pass the guard but Giannopoulos is keeping the position.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Giannopoulos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giannopoulos manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Giannopoulos's guard.
Giannopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Erschov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giannopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Erschov is proving a slippery customer.
Giannopoulos looking for a guillotine here but Erschov defends easily.
Giannopoulos pulls Erschov in close to prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Erschov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Erschov seems to have locked his on tight now - Giannopoulos screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Erschov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexei Erschov! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
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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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
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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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian and Alexei Erschov. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Erschov tries to close the distance and clinch but Andonian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erschov doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian tries to counter by clinching up but Erschov breaks away and moves out of range.
Andonian has managed to clinch.
Andonian jumps into guard, dragging Erschov to the mat.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Erschov drops back looking for a leg! Andonian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andonian manages to kick Erschov off! Erschov jumps back into Andonian's guard.
Erschov wants to pass the guard but Andonian is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Erschov seems to have locked his on tight now - Andonian screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Erschov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexei Erschov! |
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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 11
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Erschov misses.
Erschov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Erschov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savolainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erschov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erschov.
Erschov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Savolainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Erschov manages to get to full guard.
Savolainen advances position into side control!#T1#
Savolainen is staying tight to Erschov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Savolainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here as Savolainen stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Erschov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Savolainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Savolainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erschov, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Savolainen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Erschov down.
Savolainen is putting a hurting on Erschov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Erschov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savolainen controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savolainen lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Erschov wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Savolainen seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Erschov is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Jaakko Savolainen!
Jaakko Savolainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Madness MMA 14: Insanity
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Erschov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Randall counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Randall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erschov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Erschov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Randall's best efforts.
Erschov wants to get back to his feet.
Erschov is looking for a sweep. Randall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov punching from the bottom.
Erschov 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.
Randall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Randall is working for a kimura but Erschov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Erschov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Erschov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Randall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erschov pushes Randall off looking to stand but Randall dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Randall there.
Randall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Randall wants to work for an arm triangle but Erschov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Erschov wants to control but Randall is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Randall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Erschov is just riding it out for now. Randall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Erschov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Erschov wants to control but Randall is keeping busy.
Erschov is looking to get back to full guard here but Randall has managed to pass to side control instead.
Erschov struggling a bit here.
Randall trying to control the position but Erschov is working away.
Randall works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Randall cracks Erschov with a big elbow.
Randall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Erschov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Randall tries for a kimura but Erschov is defending well.
Randall working the ground and pound from side control.#T3##SUB#
Randall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Erschov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Erschov is trying to improve his position.
Erschov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Randall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Randall tries for a kimura but Erschov is defending well.
Erschov pushes Randall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Randall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Erschov wants to control but Randall postures up.#T4##SUB#
Randall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erschov tries to bench press Randall off him but Randall keeps the position.
Erschov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Randall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Erschov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randall's guard! Nice work there by Erschov!
Erschov wants to get up but he can't break Randall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Randall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erschov won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randall looking to control.
Erschov wants to pass the guard but Randall is keeping the position.
Randall controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Randall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Erschov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Randall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erschov looking for a sweep. Not yet Erschov, not yet.
Erschov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Randall is controlling him.
Randall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randall with a nice head shot there.
Erschov wants to stand and escape but Randall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Erschov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randall defends it easily.
Randall working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erschov is looking to stand up but Randall isn't so interested in that idea.
Randall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Randall trying to control the position but Erschov is working away.
Randall scores with a couple of short elbows.
Randall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Erschov tries to escape but Randall is in control.
Erschov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Randall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Randall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erschov can do to turn this around?
Randall blocks the strikes from Erschov.
The strikes coming from Randall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Erschov can't do much from the bottom here.
Randall misses with the ground and pound.#T2##SUB#
Randall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erschov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Randall is trying to get an arm triangle but Erschov is defending well.
Erschov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Erschov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sloppy strikes there by Randall.
Erschov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Erschov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randall working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Randall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Erschov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randall's guard! Nice work there by Erschov! #SUB#
Randall 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. Oh but Randall is tightening it up a little... Erschov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Erschov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Erschov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Randall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jason Randall!
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 3
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Erschov misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Erschov pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez digs a right hand into Erschov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erschov's gas tank.
Perez blocking some punches.
Erschov wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Erschov is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.
Erschov takes a shot to the head.
Erschov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Perez.
Perez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erschov or not.
Erschov looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Perez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Erschov is trying to keep an underhook but Perez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Erschov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Perez is looking for a kimura but Erschov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Erschov tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Perez seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Erschov actively working from the bottom here.
Perez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Perez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Perez 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. Erschov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Perez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pascual Perez!
Our winner, Pascual Perez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Madness MMA 3: Deviance
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Alexei Erschov has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Erschov unleashes a big counter combination but Nelson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Erschov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erschov feints the counter takedown.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nelson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Erschov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Erschov actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson passes into side control, despite Erschov's attempt to control the position.
Erschov looking for a sweep but Nelson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Erschov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#T1#
Nelson continues to stall.
Erschov is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Nelson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nelson prevents Erschov from getting the reversal.
Erschov wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Erschov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Erschov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Erschov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Nelson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #KD#
Nice combo by Nelson! Oh, that's hurt him - Erschov falls to the canvas and Nelson follows him into side control.
Erschov can't do much from the bottom here.
Erschov is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nelson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nelson controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erschov is looking to reverse the position.
Erschov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Erschov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erschov is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Erschov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Nelson stands up. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Nelson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nelson.
Erschov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erschov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Erschov fails with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Erschov ducks straight into an uppercut from Nelson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Erschov manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#
Erschov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Erschov's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Erschov shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Erschov moves out of range.
Erschov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Erschov on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Nelson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Erschov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Erschov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Erschov.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Erschov's head back.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing. #KD#
Nelson drops his shoulder and cracks Erschov with a huge uppercut! Erschov goes down! Can Nelson finish him?
Erschov is still in real trouble! Can Nelson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Erschov working for submissions but it's allowed Nelson to get to half guard.
Erschov seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nelson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erschov can do to turn this around?
Erschov is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Erschov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Nelson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erschov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Erschov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Erschov.#KD#
Nelson throws a left that rocks Erschov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nelson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Erschov regain composure!
Erschov is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Nelson stands up and beckons Erschov to his feet.
Erschov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Erschov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson cracks Erschov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Erschov fails with a takedown attempt.
Erschov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erschov blocks a head kick by Nelson.
#KD#
Nelson steps into range and cracks Erschov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Erschov flops backwards and Nelson dives into his guard looking to finish!
#SUB2#
Erschov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Erschov is breathing heavily.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Erschov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Nelson stands and steps away. Erschov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nelson!
#CUT#
That has opened up Alexei Erschov's cut even more.
Roy Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson scores with a jab. Erschov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erschov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nelson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Nelson!
Roy Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PLMMA 33 - "Pacio Tribute"
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Erschov lands a head kick!
Erschov fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Erschov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCarthy's coaches at Bonsai Club MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Erschov is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Erschov looking to pass the guard.
Erschov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy has control of Erschov's left arm, preventing Erschov from doing any damage.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erschov's guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Erschov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCarthy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCarthy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Erschov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McCarthy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erschov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erschov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
McCarthy 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. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McCarthy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Erschov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McCarthy's body to avoid the submission. McCarthy has instead reached around Erschov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McCarthy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McCarthy!
David McCarthy 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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Event:
PFN 31
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Murakami drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Erschov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Erschov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Murakami easily slips into full mount!
Erschov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Murakami is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Erschov defends it well. #SUB2#
Erschov looking for submissions off his back.
Erschov wants to improve his position but Murakami is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Erschov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Erschov is pressing down on Murakami's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Murakami trying to control the position from guard on top but Erschov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Erschov has his foot on Murakami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murakami works his way back into a safe position though.
Erschov keeping moving, preventing Murakami from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Erschov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murakami is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Erschov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Erschov has his foot on Murakami's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murakami works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Erschov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Murakami rolls with it to try and escape but Erschov cranks on the arm and Murakami is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Erschov!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Erschov misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Erschov wants to clinch.
Erschov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos works his way into side control.
Dos Santos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Erschov's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov prevents Dos Santos from improving position. #SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Erschov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Dos Santos'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 tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Erschov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos controls the position.
Erschov tries to improve position but can't.
Dos Santos controls the position.
Erschov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dos Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Erschov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erschov is looking to improve his position but Dos Santos isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Erschov tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Dos Santos prevents Erschov from getting the reversal.
Erschov tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Erschov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dos Santos has taken his back.
Dos Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Erschov can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dos Santos.
#T3#
Erschov rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
Dos Santos has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for the choke from the back.
Dos Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Erschov wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dos Santos working for the choke.
Dos Santos controlling well, preventing Erschov from escaping the position.
Dos Santos trying to control momentarily.
Erschov trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dos Santos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Erschov drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Dos Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Erschov after a bit of a struggle.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Erschov prevents it.
Erschov looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Dos Santos wants the takedown. Erschov is fighting it off but Dos Santos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Erschov's guard against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Erschov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Erschov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Santos passes into half guard.
Junior Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Erschov looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Erschov missing with punches from the bottom.
Erschov tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Erschov pushes Dos Santos off but Dos Santos dives into side control.
Erschov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Erschov reaches up around Dos Santos's neck trying to control. But Dos Santos takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Erschov! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Erschov is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Dos Santos celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Andrew Henry . Henry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by down for my niggas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 0 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry has a takedown stuffed.
Henry closes the distance and clinches.
Henry is pressed up against the cage. Erschov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry pushes Erschov up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Erschov regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erschov (0) vs (2) Henry
Erschov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Henry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Erschov has his foot on Henry 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erschov looking for a guillotine here but Henry defends easily.
Henry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erschov's guard.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Erschov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Erschov won't allow Henry to pass to mount.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Erschov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Henry working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov manages to get to full guard.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Erschov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erschov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
Erschov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry postures up.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Erschov looking for a guillotine here but Henry defends easily.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erschov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is continuing to stall.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Erschov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erschov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erschov working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Erschov is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erschov's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Erschov actively working from the bottom here.
Henry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The adventures of Henry the control monster continue. Boring.
Henry moves into full mount! Erschov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Erschov (0) vs (5) Henry
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Henry 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.
Erschov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Henry moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Erschov (0) vs (8) Henry
Henry controls the position from side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Henry .
Erschov can't do much from the bottom here.
Erschov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Erschov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Erschov stops Henry from passing to mount.
Erschov struggling a bit here.
Henry advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Erschov (0) vs (10) Henry
Henry controlling from mount.
Erschov tries to hold on but Henry postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Erschov is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Erschov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry .
Erschov is looking to improve his position but Henry isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Erschov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Henry .
Erschov wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Erschov is trying desperately to improve position.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Erschov working to try and regain half guard.
Henry controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Erschov working to try and regain half guard.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Erschov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Henry prevents Erschov from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
Erschov looking for submissions off his back.
Erschov actively working from the bottom here.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Erschov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry wins on points by 10 to 0.
Andrew Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
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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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
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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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Holm and Alexei Erschov. Alexei Erschov 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Holm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Erschov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holm clinches with his opponent.
Holm jumps guard.
Erschov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holm is looking for a triangle here but Erschov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holm (0) vs (3) Erschov
Holm manages to get back to half guard.
Holm is controlling Erschov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Erschov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Erschov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erschov passes into half guard.
Holm is looking to improve his position.
Erschov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Erschov.
Erschov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holm 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.
Erschov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holm sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erschov wants to take a breather but Holm is having none of it.
Holm is looking to improve his position.
Erschov is looking for a kimura here.
Holm looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Erschov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holm (0) vs (6) Erschov
Holm can't escape the position.
Erschov trying to control but Holm is having none of it.
Erschov is working for a guillotine from mount but Holm frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erschov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Erschov but it's paid off an Holm is forced to tap! Nice work by Erschov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Erschov! |
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Event:
Prestige Pride Cup 2
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Pablos scores with a takedown into Erschov's guard.
Erschov is looking to stand back up but Pablos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Erschov. #REVB#
Erschov is looking for a sweep. Pablos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pablos slows the pace down in half guard.
Erschov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pablos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erschov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Pablos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Erschov is trying to stand back up but Pablos is controlling him
Pablos controlling the action here.
Pablos 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.
Pablos controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Pablos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erschov tries to hold on but Pablos pushes him away. #SUB#
Erschov tries to improve his position but Pablos has taken his back! Pablos has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Erschov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pablos pushes Erschov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Pablos!
Our winner, Pablo Pablos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Prestige FC 58: London 5
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Erschov is looking to clinch.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erschov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erschov is defended easily by Diaz.
Erschov tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it. #TD#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Erschov is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Erschov's guard.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Erschov is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Erschov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erschov trying to control but Diaz flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Erschov wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free. #T1#
Diaz keeps control of the position as Erschov tries to break free.
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Diaz working for the choke.
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
#T2#
Erschov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Erschov tries to buck him off.
Erschov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diaz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Erschov tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Diaz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diaz is hanging on to Erschov's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Erschov wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Erschov hold on?!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Diaz looking for the choke from the back.
Will Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Erschov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Erschov trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Erschov prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Erschov wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is hanging on to Erschov's back as he tries to escape.
Erschov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Erschov tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Erschov to the mat! Erschov manages to get full guard.
Erschov is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Erschov. #REVB#
Erschov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Erschov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erschov can do to turn this around?
Diaz trying to control but Erschov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stays in close to Erschov's body and controls the position. #T1#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Erschov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erschov is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Diaz 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.#SUB#
Erschov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erschov has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Erschov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Erschov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Erschov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Erschov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Erschov up and slammed him! Erschov can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Erschov is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz trying to control the position but Erschov is working away.
Erschov pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Erschov denies him.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Erschov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz cracks Erschov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diaz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diaz controls the position.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erschov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Erschov is defending well. #T4#
Erschov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Erschov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Erschov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erschov is pushing Diaz's head away, looking to escape. Diaz manages to hold on to the position though.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erschov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Erschov shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Erschov is looking to get back to is feet but Diaz passes into side control.
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.
Diego Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erschov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.
Erschov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Erschov to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz controlling the position. #T1#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erschov keeps working.
Diaz slows the pace down.
Diaz trying to control the position but Erschov is working away.
Erschov is trying to buck Diaz off.
A lull in the action here.
Erschov manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Erschov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Erschov has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Erschov's head.
Diaz works his way into full mount!
Diaz prevents Erschov from getting the reversal.
You get the feeling that Erschov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3#
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diaz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Erschov hang on?
Erschov working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz looking to finish Erschov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Erschov!
Erschov tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Diaz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Erschov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Erschov really wants to buck Diaz off and get back to his feet.
Erschov tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diego Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erschov is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Erschov is squirming around nicely.
Alexei Erschov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz blocks Erschov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Diaz!
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