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Grapplefest 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paolo Turin (ranked 3434 p4p, 379 weight class) and Trash Walker (ranked 3432 p4p, 383 weight class). Trash Walker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paolo Turin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trash Walker!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turin circles away.
Turin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Walker.
Walker pushes Turin up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker has Turin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paolo Turin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trash Walker.
Walker jumps guard and drags Turin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Turin from controlling successfully.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turin wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Turin wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Turin 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.
Walker being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker wants to sweep here but Turin controlling him for the moment.
Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turin defends well.
Turin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turin has gone for a leg lock! Walker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turin (0) vs (2) Walker
Turin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is fighting to break Turin's control of his arms but Turin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turin 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.
Walker pushing down on Turin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Turin is working away.
Walker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Turin tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is trying to control. Turin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker is thwarting Turin's attempts to control the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turin keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
Turin is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Turin gets back to full guard.
Turin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker trying to control but Turin is working from the bottom.
Turin is pulling down on Walker's head to control his posture.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turin looking to control but Walker passes into half guard.
Walker controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turin won't allow Walker to pass to mount.
Turin actively working from the bottom here.
Turin actively working from the bottom here.
Turin won't allow Walker to pass to mount.
Turin actively working from the bottom here.
Turin tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Turin trying to control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Turin defending well.
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turin defends it well.
Walker controlling the action here.
Turin is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turin (0) vs (5) Walker
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walker tries to control but Turin wriggling away.
Turin prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Turin is desperately trying to improve his position but Walker has a good base and remains in mount.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Walker is working for a guillotine from mount but Turin frees his head quite easily.
Turin tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
Walker content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to control but Turin wriggling away.
Walker controlling the pace for now.
Turin tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
Walker controlling from the full mount.
Turin regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turin is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker is keen to just control but Turin is a slippery customer.
Turin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walker trying to control but Turin is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control but Turin is working from the bottom.
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Turin's legs - danger averted.
Walker wants to control from the top but Turin keeps moving.
Walker stands and throws Turin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turin (0) vs (8) Walker
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker tries to move to mount but Turin blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rehrl (ranked 3424 p4p, 378 weight class) and Asle Viking (ranked 3427 p4p, 374 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Rehrl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Asle Viking!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viking gets a double leg takedown into Rehrl's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rehrl (0) vs (2) Viking
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking trying to move into half guard but instead Rehrl has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (2) vs (2) Viking
Rehrl trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rehrl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viking wants to sweep here but Rehrl controlling him for the moment.
Rehrl trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rehrl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehrl is fighting to break Viking's control of his arms but Viking is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rehrl wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viking is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (2) vs (4) Viking
Rehrl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (4) vs (4) Viking
Viking wants to improve his position but Rehrl is controlling well.
Viking is in trouble now - Rehrl has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (7) vs (4) Viking
Rehrl controlling the pace for now.
Rehrl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl controlling from the full mount.
Rehrl swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Viking is now in Rehrl's guard. A big mistake from Rehrl there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (7) vs (6) Viking
Viking stays in close to Rehrl's body and controls the position.
Viking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viking can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rehrl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viking controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viking drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rehrl dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (9) vs (6) Viking
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Rehrl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking looking to control.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
Rehrl controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Viking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rehrl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viking keeping full guard, as Rehrl tries to pass.
Rehrl trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rehrl is one step ahead there.
Rehrl trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Rehrl stopping the sweep attempt from Viking.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viking's guard.
Rehrl trying to control the pace.
Viking is not content to let Rehrl control the position.
Rehrl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Viking has eaten all the pies!
Viking trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is not content to let Rehrl control the position.
Viking has his hands clasped together around Rehrl's back. He's all about the action.
Viking is defending against the submission attempts here by Rehrl.
Viking moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rehrl defends it easily.
Rehrl is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viking controls Rehrl momentarily but Rehrl frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping full guard, as Rehrl tries to pass.
Viking is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rehrl wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rehrl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rehrl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rehrl is pushing down on Viking's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viking is fighting to maintain full guard but Rehrl has managed to sneak the leg through.
Viking wants to improve his position but Rehrl is controlling well.
Viking wants to control the action here but instead Rehrl manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (12) vs (6) Viking
Rehrl trying to control but Viking is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to lock up and control but Rehrl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rehrl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viking is looking to escape.
Rehrl has hold of Viking's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Viking manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Viking manages to control the position for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rehrl takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3421 p4p, 381 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3429 p4p, 386 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Rydczek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viking clinches with his opponent.
Rydczek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viking avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Viking ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viking no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rydczek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rydczek postures up.
Viking working for a triangle but Rydczek defends it easily.
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.
Viking pulls Rydczek in close to his closed guard and prevents Rydczek from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydczek wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking controls Rydczek momentarily but Rydczek frees himself.
Rydczek controlling from the top position.
Viking wants to sweep here but Rydczek controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek being controlled here momentarily.
Rydczek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rydczek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rydczek has passed into half guard!
Viking is not content to let Rydczek control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to improve his position but Rydczek is controlling well.
Viking is trying to control but Rydczek passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (3) vs (0) Viking
Viking is looking for a sweep.
Rydczek controls the position from side control.
Viking prevents Rydczek from moving into mount.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking manages to get back to half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a kimura here.
Viking trying to control here.
Rydczek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rydczek slows the pace down in half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydczek to get the leverage.
Rydczek not doing much here.
Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydczek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydczek's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydczek (3) vs (4) Viking
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking avoiding Rydczek 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Viking.
A lull in the action here.
Rydczek trying to control the hands but Viking won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek tries to escape but Viking has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Viking is persistently looking for the submission but Rydczek is defending it well.
Viking is riding his opponent, not letting Rydczek buck him off.
Rydczek staying busy and making it hard for Viking to control.
Viking controlling well, preventing Rydczek from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking doesn't have the hooks in and Rydczek manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (5) vs (4) Viking
Rydczek wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking has his hands on Rydczek's head, controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (8) vs (4) Viking
Rydczek working away.
Viking is trying to escape the position but Rydczek is controlling the position.
Rydczek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Viking is right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking for a sweep.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is trying to control Rydczek's posture but Rydczek avoids it.
Rydczek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rydczek trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydczek is looking to advance position but Viking won't allow it.
Viking is concentrating on defense, preventing Rydczek from advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viking controlling the position well.
Rydczek is thwarting Viking's attempts to control the position.
Viking gets full guard.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rydczek defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control the position.
Rydczek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rydczek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rydczek is working hard here to advance position.
Rydczek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (11) vs (4) Viking
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is trying to get an arm triangle but Viking is defending well.
Viking tries to bench press Rydczek off him but Rydczek keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking wants to control but Rydczek postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydczek takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Original (ranked 3418 p4p, 373 weight class) and Ragnaar Viking (ranked 3425 p4p, 384 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trash Original! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ragnaar Viking!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viking shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Original manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Original (0) vs (2) Viking
Original controls Viking momentarily but Viking frees himself.
Original can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viking controls the pace.
Viking postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Original tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Original isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Viking stacks Original on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Viking! Score +3 for passing guard: Original (0) vs (5) Viking
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Original keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Viking working away.
Original manages to work his way to half guard, despite Viking's best efforts.
Original wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Original is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily.
Original tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viking is looking for a kimura here.
Viking wants to take a breather but Original is having none of it.
Viking tries to pass the half guard into mount. Original knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Viking slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Original controlling the position for now.
Viking looking for a submission but Original manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Viking stays in close to Original's body and controls the position.
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Original is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Original might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Original looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viking is one step ahead there.
Viking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Original is keeping the position for now.
Original escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viking gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viking slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking drops back, looking for a kneebar! Original looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Original looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Original! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Original (4) vs (5) Viking
Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viking is trying to control Original's posture but Original avoids it.
Viking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Original. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viking gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to get to full guard but Original has control of the leg.
Original is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Viking controlling the position for now.
Original is looking to advance position but Viking won't allow it.
Viking tries to roll over but Original keeps him under control.
Original wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking won't allow Original to pass to mount.
Original uses his free foot to push down on Viking's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Viking. Score +3 for passing guard: Original (7) vs (5) Viking
Original looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Viking tries to hold on but Original postures up.
Viking working to try and regain half guard.
Original takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking is squirming around, avoiding Original's attempts to control the action.
Viking regains half guard.
Original trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking manages to get to full guard.
Viking has control of Original's left arm, preventing Original from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Viking isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Original stacks Viking on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Original! Score +3 for passing guard: Original (10) vs (5) Viking
Original working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viking gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control here.
Viking is controlling Original's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Original prevents Viking from improving his position.
Original wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Original jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Original (13) vs (5) Viking
Viking is looking to regain half guard here but Original keeps moving and retains side control.
Original working away.
Original thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viking is trying to control Original's posture but Original avoids it.
Viking is not content to let Original control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to improve his position.
Viking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Viking trying to hold on to Original's head to control him but Original postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Original is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Viking controlling the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Viking 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.
Original trying to control the pace.
Original seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to control but Original is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Viking is controlling Original's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Original is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Original to get the leverage.
Original prevents Viking from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Original is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Original takes the fight on points by 13 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Geiger (ranked 3422 p4p, 387 weight class) and Giacomo Modena (ranked 3436 p4p, 382 weight class). Giacomo Modena told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karl Geiger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Giacomo Modena!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Modena shoots in for a takedown but Geiger shows good takedown defense.
Modena shoots in but no luck this time.
Geiger tries to counter with a takedown but Modena is quick to defend against it.
Geiger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Modena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Modena fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Geiger sprawls well initially but Modena persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Geiger (0) vs (2) Modena
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geiger has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Modena. Oh but Geiger has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Modena goes limp - he's gone! Geiger jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Geiger! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlo Roma (ranked 3435 p4p, 370 weight class) and Froere Viking (ranked 3426 p4p, 369 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Froere Viking was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlo Roma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Froere Viking!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roma jumps guard.
Roma seems keen to control Viking's posture.
Roma working a defensive guard here.
Viking wants to pass the guard but Roma is keeping the position.
Roma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viking preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma looking to control.
Viking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roma is keeping the position for now.
Viking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roma managing to control the position.
Viking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viking has managed to get both his arms back between Roma's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Roma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viking is pressing down on Roma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roma is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roma defends it well.
Viking is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viking.
Viking is thwarting Roma's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roma won't allow Viking to pass to mount.
Viking controlling the action here.
Viking is looking to stall here but Roma recovers full guard.
Roma is pulling down on Viking's head. It's preventing any offense from Viking, at least for the moment.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roma pulls Viking in close to prevent any damage.
Viking controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Viking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roma is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viking wants to pass the guard but Roma is defending well.
Roma trying to hold on to Viking's head to control him but Viking postures up.
Roma is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (0) vs (3) Viking
Roma is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roma tries to lock up and control but Viking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viking looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Viking sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viking trying to control but Roma is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Viking working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Viking wants to take Roma's back but he can't do it this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Viking controlling from mount.
Roma is trying desperately to improve position.
Viking controlling from mount.
Roma is trying to escape the mount but Viking keeps good control and instead manages to take Roma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Roma (0) vs (6) Viking
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Viking trying to control momentarily.
Viking has managed to slip his arm under Roma's chin. This could be all over... yep, Roma is tapping out! Submission win for Viking.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Froere Viking! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gionatan Milano (ranked 3419 p4p, 385 weight class) and Ivar Viking (ranked 3428 p4p, 380 weight class). Ivar Viking told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gionatan Milano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking dives in and grabs Milano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Milano pushes down on Viking's head and hops out.
Milano looks for a takedown but Viking sprawls well.
Milano fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Viking as Milano shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gionatan Milano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking keeps the fight on the outside.
Viking steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Milano.
Viking has closed the distance and engaged Milano in a clinch.
Viking jumps guard.
Milano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milano postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milano stays in close to Viking's body and controls the position.
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Milano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milano is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking working a defensive guard here.
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milano trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking working for a triangle but Milano defends it easily.
Milano pushes down on Viking's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Milano wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milano is working for a kimura but Viking is defending it quite comfortably.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Milano is very close to passing his half guard.
Viking holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viking wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Milano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Milano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Milano (0) vs (4) Viking
Milano rolls, trying to escape but Viking keeps control of the position.
Milano fending off the submission attempt from Viking.
Milano is having to fend off submission attempts from Viking, who is looking to sink in the choke. Viking doesn't have the hooks in though and Milano manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (2) vs (4) Viking
Viking is pulling down on Milano's head. It's preventing any offense from Milano, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to keep Milano in close.
Milano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
Viking bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (2) vs (6) Viking
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control but Milano is working from the bottom.
Milano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viking can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viking stands and throws Milano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Milano (2) vs (9) Viking
Viking wants to control but Milano is keeping him busy.
Milano is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milano keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Viking politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Viking prefers to stall for the moment though.
Viking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viking trying to control the position but Milano is working away.
Viking tries to move to mount but Milano blocks the move with his legs.
Milano is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Milano has one of Viking's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Viking happy to just control the position for now.
Viking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Milano can't do much from the bottom here.
Milano tries to improve position but can't.
Milano can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Viking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Milano is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking taking a breather here.
Milano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (4) vs (9) Viking
The fighters are battling for position here. Viking manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Milano is fighting to break Viking's control of his arms but Viking is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Milano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viking wants to improve his position but instead Milano has moved into half guard.
Milano tries to pass to full mount but Viking defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Milano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viking wants to get back to full guard.
Viking is staying active underneath Milano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking wants to control but Milano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Milano is trying to control. Viking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to hold on to Milano's head to control him but Milano postures up.
Milano wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Milano wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Milano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Milano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Milano (4) vs (13) Viking
And that's the end of the fight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Frenzel (ranked 3417 p4p, 375 weight class) and Trash Man (ranked 3431 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karl Frenzel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trash Man!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man pulls guard.
Frenzel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man trying to control the position.
Frenzel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man looking to control.
Man 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frenzel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frenzel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Man dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frenzel (0) vs (2) Man
Man wants to control from the top but Frenzel keeps moving.
Frenzel is trying to keep Man in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frenzel looking for a triangle here. Man is fighting it but it looks tight! Frenzel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Man is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Karl Frenzel! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Faisst (ranked 3423 p4p, 372 weight class) and Trash Fun (ranked 3433 p4p, 368 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Faisst! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trash Fun!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fun dives in and scores a takedown into Faisst's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Faisst (0) vs (2) Fun
Faisst working for a triangle but Fun defends it easily.
Faisst keeping moving, preventing Fun from controlling successfully.
Fun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Faisst trying to control but Fun postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faisst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Faisst is looking to improve his position.
Faisst is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Fun seems content to control.
Faisst trying to hold on to Fun's head to control him but Fun postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faisst is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fun wants to free his trapped foot but Faisst is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faisst wants to control but Fun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faisst is looking for a sweep. Fun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fun trying to advance position but Faisst counters by regaining guard.
Faisst trying to keep a closed guard but Fun is proving a slippery customer.
Faisst keeping moving, preventing Fun from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun 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.
Fun looking to sit in guard and control but Faisst gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Faisst (2) vs (2) Fun
Faisst trying to control the position from guard on top but Fun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control the position.
Faisst wants to pass the guard but Fun is keeping the position.
Fun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faisst defends it easily.
Faisst has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faisst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fun is keeping the position for now.
Faisst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Faisst wants to control from the top but Fun keeps moving.
Fun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faisst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fun is tightening it up a little... Faisst has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Faisst reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Faisst taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trash Fun! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Bin (ranked 3430 p4p, 371 weight class) and Alberto Bologna (ranked 3420 p4p, 376 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trash Bin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alberto Bologna!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bin clinches up with Bologna and pushes him back against the cage.
Bologna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bin is defending well.
Bologna jumps into guard, dragging Bin to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bologna looking for a guillotine here but Bin defends easily.
Bin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bologna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bologna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bin is one step ahead there.
Bin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bologna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna keeping moving, preventing Bin from controlling successfully.
Bologna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bologna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bin is one step ahead there.
Bin looking to pass the guard.
Bologna is trying to hold Bin in close to prevent damage but Bin has managed to pass into half guard.
Bologna is looking for a sweep. Bin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologna is defending against the submission attempts here by Bin.
Bologna actively working from the bottom here.
Bologna tries to get to full guard but Bin has control of the leg.
Bin trying to pass the guard but Bologna defending well.
Bin prevents Bologna from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bologna sees it coming and defends easily.
Bin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bin is thwarting Bologna's attempts to control the position.
Bin is trying to control the action in half guard but Bologna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bologna controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bologna keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bologna tries to get to full guard but Bin has control of the leg.
Bin is looking to advance position but Bologna won't allow it.
Bin is trying to control. Bologna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bologna reverses the position - he's now on top in Bin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bin (0) vs (2) Bologna
Bologna looking to pass the guard.
Bin wants to control but Bologna passes easily into half guard.
Bin manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bologna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bologna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bologna lying in Bin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bologna taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trash Bin! |
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