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Grapplefest 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paolo Turin (ranked 3459 p4p, 390 weight class) and Asle Viking (ranked 3452 p4p, 385 weight class). Asle Viking is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 1 losses; Paolo Turin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Asle Viking!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Viking counters with a single leg into guard. Turin didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turin (0) vs (2) Viking
Turin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viking's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turin is trying to keep Viking in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking wants to control from the top but Turin keeps moving.
Turin keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Turin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking trying to control but Turin is working from the bottom.
Viking stays in close to Turin's body and controls the position.
Turin 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turin 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.
Viking trying to control but Turin is working from the bottom.
Turin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viking controls the pace.
Viking pushes down on Turin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turin is controlling Viking's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Viking is keen to just control but Turin is a slippery customer.
Viking seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viking is looking to take a break and control but Turin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turin is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Viking is looking for a kimura but Turin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viking to get the leverage.
Viking trying to pass the guard but Turin defending well.
Turin moves into full guard.
Viking 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.
Viking looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking 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.
Turin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viking manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turin (2) vs (2) Viking
Turin trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking has his foot on Turin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turin is one step ahead there.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Turin from controlling successfully.
Turin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turin defends it easily.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turin is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turin trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Turin from controlling successfully.
Viking wants to sweep here but Turin controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Turin from controlling successfully.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turin defends it easily.
Turin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viking is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viking has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turin (2) vs (4) Viking
Viking passes Turin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
Viking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turin is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turin.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is pushing down on Turin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turin is fighting to maintain full guard but Viking has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turin is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking is controlling the pace.
Viking wants to work for an arm triangle but Turin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turin trying to control from the bottom.
Turin is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking seems to be working for a kimura but Turin defends the submission attempt.
Turin is looking to control Viking's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turin avoid being mounted?
Viking content to control rather than advance.
Turin wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turin is trying to get back to full guard.
Turin is defending against the submission attempts here by Viking.
Viking controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turin is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turin is defending against the submission attempts here by Viking.
Turin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
Viking moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Turin. Score +3 for passing guard: Turin (2) vs (7) Viking
Viking passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Turin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turin (2) vs (9) Viking
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Turin turns into him and now he's in Viking's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turin (4) vs (9) Viking
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 9 to 4.
Asle Viking 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Giacomo Modena (ranked 3461 p4p, 373 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3454 p4p, 377 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 1 losses; Giacomo Modena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viking drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Modena (0) vs (2) Viking
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.
Modena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viking is one step ahead there.
Modena is looking for a triangle but Viking pushes his legs off easily.
Viking sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Modena's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modena is trying to control but can't.
Modena is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modena is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modena is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viking has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Modena defend it? Viking steps over the head and cranks it - Modena is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Viking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uebe Viking!
After winning the bout, Uebe Viking thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlo Roma (ranked 3460 p4p, 381 weight class) and Ragnaar Viking (ranked 3450 p4p, 375 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carlo Roma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ragnaar Viking!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roma has Viking pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Viking manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roma turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roma manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Roma (4) vs (0) Viking
Roma is trying to get an arm triangle but Viking is defending well.
Roma 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 Viking's shoulder. That is not cool.
Roma is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Roma presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roma (6) vs (0) Viking
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roma is trying to take his opponent's back.
Roma is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Viking is holding on tight.
Viking is trying to escape the mount.
Roma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to escape the mount.
Viking tries to hold on but Roma pushes him away.
Viking is wriggling around trying to escape.
Viking wants to hold on but Roma pushes him away.
Viking tries to reverse the position but Roma maintains control.
Viking is trying to reverse the position but instead Roma has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Roma (9) vs (0) Viking
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma is not going to allow Viking to sit and survive in this position.
Roma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Viking has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roma keeps control of the position easily here as Viking tries to buck him off.
Viking is really stuck here.
Viking fending off the submission attempt from Roma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roma working for the choke.
Roma tightening his grip on Viking, looking for the choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roma is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Viking just trying to survive but Roma is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roma controlling from the back.
Roma is hanging on to Viking's back as he tries to escape.
Viking turns into Roma and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (9) vs (2) Viking
Roma looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Viking might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Roma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viking's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (11) vs (2) Viking
Viking 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: Roma (11) vs (4) Viking
Roma trying to control but Viking postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roma tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Roma manages to get to full guard.
Roma trying to keep a closed guard but Viking is proving a slippery customer.
Viking pushing down on Roma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viking wants to take a breather but Roma is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily.
Viking slows the pace down in half guard.
Roma gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Viking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Viking tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
Roma wants to hit a switch here but Viking passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Roma there! Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (11) vs (7) Viking
Roma is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to control the pace but Roma is squirming around nicely.
Viking wants to take his opponent's back but Roma doesn't allow it.
Roma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roma holds on for dear life.
Viking wants to take Roma's back but he can't do it this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Roma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roma is trying to maintain the position but Viking is very close to passing his half guard.
Viking prevents Roma from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 wants to free his trapped foot but Roma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roma is trying to control but can't.
Roma wants to improve his position but Viking is controlling well.
Viking trying to control from half guard but Roma is working away.
Roma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roma keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roma wants to control but Viking is keeping busy.
Roma tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Viking stalling.
Viking passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (11) vs (10) Viking
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roma takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Carlo Roma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Man (ranked 3456 p4p, 388 weight class) and Gionatan Milano (ranked 3444 p4p, 376 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 1 losses; Trash Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gionatan Milano!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Man has closed the distance and engaged Milano in a clinch.
Man gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Milano regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Man (2) vs (0) Milano
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (5) vs (0) Milano
Man really is a fat lump.
Milano is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milano keeps working.
Man working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control the action but Milano is working from the bottom.
Milano tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milano controls the position for a moment.
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Milano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milano tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Man trying to control the action but Milano is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is staying tight to Milano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Man tries for a kimura but Milano is defending well.
Milano sneaks back into half guard.
Man is looking to stall here but Milano recovers full guard.
Milano controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Milano is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Milano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Milano wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to work for a kimura but Milano is defending well.
Milano actively working from the bottom here.
Milano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Milano wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Milano is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Milano avoid being mounted?
Milano is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Milano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Man is thwarting Milano's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Milano defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milano tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Milano is looking to get back to full guard here but Man has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (8) vs (0) Milano
Man advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Man (10) vs (0) Milano
Milano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Man avoids the attempt from Milano to control.
Milano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Man fails to advance to Milano's back.
Milano reaches up to try and control the position but Man seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Milano rolls and tries to escape and now Man has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Man (13) vs (0) Milano
Man tries to get the hooks in deep but Milano pushed the leg off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Milano wants to control his opponent's hands but Man gets his hands free.
Man controls the action.
Milano tries to escape the position.
Man struggling to keep hold of the position.
Milano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Man gets his way!
Man is looking for the choke from the back position but Milano is controlling his hands well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Milano tries to roll but Man sticks to his back.
Man is working for a rear naked choke. Milano is not defending it well and Man has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Milano refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Milano's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trash Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Trash Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alberto Bologna (ranked 3445 p4p, 387 weight class) and Gustav Faisst (ranked 3448 p4p, 383 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alberto Bologna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gustav Faisst!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bologna moves into the clinch successfully.
Bologna has Faisst pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Faisst manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Faisst jumps guard but Bologna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faisst tries for a takedown but Bologna manages to get underhooks.
Bologna successfully pulls guard.
Faisst 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.
Faisst trying to control the position from guard on top but Bologna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faisst is pushing down on Bologna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bologna is fighting to maintain full guard but Faisst has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faisst is looking for a kimura but Bologna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Faisst to get the leverage.
Bologna is trying to control but can't.
Faisst is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faisst is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bologna defends it well.
Bologna is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Faisst is tapping! Great win for Bologna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alberto Bologna!
Alberto Bologna bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rehrl (ranked 3449 p4p, 389 weight class) and Trash Walker (ranked 3457 p4p, 374 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Rehrl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Trash Walker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Rehrl, which made it look bad.
Rehrl is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Walker.
Rehrl misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rehrl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Rehrl forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
Walker tries to pull guard but Rehrl forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rehrl walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gustav Rehrl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trash Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Rehrl. Rehrl maintains the clinch.
Rehrl jumps guard and drags Walker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rehrl is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rehrl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rehrl holds on and takes a little breather.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker trying to control but Rehrl is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Rehrl is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (0) vs (3) Walker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker tries to move to mount but Rehrl blocks the move with his legs.
Rehrl gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rehrl avoid being mounted?
Rehrl tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker is taking a breather. Rehrl says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rehrl wants to get back to full guard.
Rehrl wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rehrl looking for submissions off his back.
Rehrl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rehrl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is working for a kimura but Rehrl is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rehrl trying to control but Walker postures up.
Rehrl wants to get back to full guard.
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Rehrl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Walker 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.
Rehrl is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rehrl keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Rehrl is defending well.
Rehrl tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is looking to advance position but Rehrl won't allow it.
Walker wants to work for an arm triangle but Rehrl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Rehrl trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Rehrl is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (0) vs (6) Walker
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.
Rehrl stops Walker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rehrl regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
Rehrl is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is working for a kimura but Rehrl is defending it quite comfortably.
Rehrl is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control. Rehrl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Rehrl is defending well.
Walker wants to control but Rehrl is keeping him busy.
Rehrl is trying to control but can't.
Rehrl preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rehrl is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Rehrl is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Rehrl tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Rehrl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is trying to control. Rehrl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rehrl sees it coming and defends easily.
Walker is keen to just control but Rehrl is a slippery customer.
Rehrl looking for submissions off his back.
Rehrl trying to control from the bottom.
Rehrl wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl actively working from the bottom here.
Rehrl looking for submissions off his back.
Rehrl is breathing heavily.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rehrl is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walker wins on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Trash Walker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Original (ranked 3443 p4p, 384 weight class) and Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3446 p4p, 372 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Trash Original! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Rydczek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rydczek shoots for a double leg takedown but Original sprawls well. He's pushed Rydczek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rydczek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Original clinches.
Rydczek is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Original can't fight it off and eventually Rydczek manages to take the fight to the floor. Original looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Original (0) vs (2) Rydczek
Rydczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Original is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Original bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rydczek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Original (2) vs (2) Rydczek
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Original is pushing down on Rydczek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rydczek is fighting to maintain full guard but Original has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rydczek wants to control but Original is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Original works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Original (5) vs (2) Rydczek
Rydczek is not content to let Original control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Original working away.
Rydczek gets back to half guard.
Original is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rydczek sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek won't allow Original to pass to mount.
Rydczek is trying to maintain the position but Original is very close to passing his half guard.
Original wants to control but Rydczek is keeping him busy.
Original trying to advance position but Rydczek counters by regaining guard.
Original wants to control from the top but Rydczek keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Original is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rydczek is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is trying to control the position but Original postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Original trying to control but Rydczek is working from the bottom.
Original slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rydczek controlling Original's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is continuing to stall.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydczek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Original passes into half guard.
Original is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Original uses his free foot to push down on Rydczek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rydczek. Score +3 for passing guard: Original (8) vs (2) Rydczek
Original looking to control but Rydczek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Original avoids the attempt from Rydczek to control.
Rydczek is trying to escape the mount.
Rydczek tries to hold on but Original postures up.
Original trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Original content just to control the position here.
Rydczek has given up his back. Will we see Original going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Original (11) vs (2) Rydczek
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to control the hands but Original breaks the grip.
Rydczek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Original.
Original trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Original controlling the position well here. Rydczek rolled but Original kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Original has got his arm under Rydczek's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rydczek has spun round into Original's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Original (11) vs (4) Rydczek
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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to move into half guard but instead Original has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Original (13) vs (4) Rydczek
Rydczek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Original trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rydczek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Original is aware though and is defending well.
Original advances to half guard.
Original is trying to control the action in half guard but Rydczek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rydczek wants to control but Original is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Original maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rydczek could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Original has cracked it and Rydczek is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Original!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trash Original!
An out of breath Trash Original thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Froere Viking (ranked 3451 p4p, 380 weight class) and Karl Geiger (ranked 3447 p4p, 378 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Froere Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karl Geiger!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Geiger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Viking decides to pull guard.
Geiger is looking to advance position but Viking has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viking (4) vs (0) Geiger
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geiger wants to control but Viking is having none of it.
Viking prevents Geiger from getting the reversal.
Viking wants to take Geiger's back here but Geiger is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geiger tries to control the position but Viking now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Viking (7) vs (0) Geiger
Viking trying to control.
Geiger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is working for a kimura but Geiger is defending it quite comfortably.
Viking is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geiger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Geiger is trying to maintain the position but Viking is very close to passing his half guard.
Geiger is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geiger gets back to full guard.
Viking 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.
Geiger keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Viking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Viking trying to control but Geiger is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geiger seems keen to control Viking's posture.
Viking won't allow Geiger to sweep him here.
Viking content to stall in guard here.
Viking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Geiger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viking has managed to get both his arms back between Geiger's legs - danger averted.
Geiger wants to improve his position but instead Viking has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Geiger.
Viking wants to control from the top but Geiger keeps moving.
Viking 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.
Geiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Geiger wants to sweep here but Viking controlling him for the moment.
Viking sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Geiger's guard.
Geiger trying to control but Viking postures up.
Viking wants to pass to mount but Geiger is defending the position.
Viking is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geiger is just riding it out for now. Viking eventually gives up the hold.
Viking tries to pass to full mount but Geiger defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Geiger is concentrating on defense, preventing Viking from advancing position.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geiger keeps working.
Viking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viking content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Geiger is trying to maintain the position but Viking is very close to passing his half guard.
Viking is taking a breather. Geiger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Viking is looking for a kimura here.
Viking controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Geiger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geiger keeps working.
Viking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Geiger keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Viking is looking for a kimura but Geiger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viking to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Geiger keeping control of the position.
Geiger wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viking looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viking is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Geiger is not content to let Viking control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Geiger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viking is keen to just control but Geiger is a slippery customer.
Geiger wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viking wants to control but Geiger is keeping him busy.
Viking is really struggling to control Geiger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Geiger wants to get back to full guard.
Viking trying to control the action but Geiger is working from the bottom.
Viking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Geiger is refusing to be controlled, as Viking sits in half guard.
Viking seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to control but Geiger is keeping him busy.
Geiger tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Geiger looking for submissions off his back.
Viking is working for a kimura but Geiger is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Geiger is looking to improve his position.
Viking seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viking is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Geiger defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking is pressing down on Geiger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Geiger is holding on for now.
Geiger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geiger is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Viking is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Froere Viking 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Fun (ranked 3458 p4p, 379 weight class) and Ivar Viking (ranked 3453 p4p, 371 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Trash Fun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking instigates a clinch.
Viking gets control of Fun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Viking will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Viking looking for a sweep. Not yet Viking, not yet.
Viking trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking looking to control.
Viking is trying to hold Fun in close to prevent damage but Fun has managed to pass into half guard.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Fun is very close to passing his half guard.
Viking is defending against the submission attempts here by Fun.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Fun is taking a breather. Viking says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking to improve his position.
Fun controlling the action here.
Viking won't allow Fun to pass to mount.
Viking trying to get back to full guard but Fun takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fun (3) vs (0) Viking
Viking wants to control but Fun is having none of it.
Viking regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Fun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Viking won't allow Fun to pass to mount.
Viking tries to get to full guard but Fun has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeps trying to improve his position.
Viking trying to control but Fun postures up.
Viking is staying active underneath Fun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fun prevents Viking from improving his position.
Fun is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fun to get the leverage.
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fun pulls his head out easily.
Viking trying to hold on to Fun's head to control him but Fun postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control from half guard but Viking is working away.
Fun slows the pace down in half guard.
Fun is looking for a kimura here.
Fun wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Viking is not content to let Fun control the position.
Viking gets back to full guard.
Fun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viking is defending against the submission attempts here by Fun.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fun is stalling here. Viking is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Viking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fun (3) vs (4) Viking
Fun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Viking prevents Fun from improving his position.
Viking wants to pass to mount but Fun is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control but Viking postures up.
Fun gets full guard.
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Fun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fun has his foot on Viking's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viking works his way back into a safe position though.
Viking is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fun trying to control the position.
Viking passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily.
Fun is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking wants to pass to mount but Fun is defending the position.
Viking prevents Fun from improving his position.
Viking trying to control from half guard but Fun is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Viking is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viking is working for an americana but Fun has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Viking was thinking about the submission.
Fun keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Viking is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viking has managed to get both his arms back between Fun's legs - danger averted.
Viking trying to control but Fun is working from the bottom.
Viking is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fun keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Fun trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking is fighting to break Fun's control of his arms but Fun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Viking is pushing down on Fun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fun is fighting to maintain full guard but Viking has managed to sneak the leg through.
Viking is trying to control the action in half guard but Fun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viking is looking for a kimura here.
Fun gets full guard.
Fun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Viking has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fun (3) vs (7) Viking
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fun tries to improve position but can't.
Fun being controlled for a moment.
Fun is looking to regain half guard here but Viking keeps moving and retains side control.
Viking is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fun is looking to regain half guard here but Viking keeps moving and retains side control.
Fun regains half guard.
Fun is doing well to control the position and prevent Viking from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fun trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 7 to 3.
Ivar Viking 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Bin (ranked 3455 p4p, 382 weight class) and Karl Frenzel (ranked 3442 p4p, 386 weight class). Karl Frenzel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Trash Bin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karl Frenzel!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frenzel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bin! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bin (0) vs (4) Frenzel
Bin is trying to control Frenzel's posture but Frenzel avoids it.
Frenzel wants to control but Bin is keeping him busy.
Frenzel tries to move to mount but Bin blocks the move with his legs.
Frenzel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frenzel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bin tries to buck Frenzel off but Frenzel is having none of it.
Frenzel wants to control but Bin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin prevents Frenzel from improving position.
Frenzel tries to advance position but instead Bin slips a leg back in to half guard.
Frenzel is thwarting Bin's attempts to control the position.
Frenzel trying to mount his opponent but Bin defends it.
Frenzel trying to control the action but Bin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bin trying to control from the bottom.
Frenzel wants to control but Bin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin wants to control but Frenzel is keeping busy.
Frenzel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frenzel is thwarting Bin's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frenzel trying to control but Bin is working from the bottom.
Frenzel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bin seems keen to control Frenzel's posture.
Frenzel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bin has his foot on Frenzel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frenzel works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bin holds on and takes a little breather.
Frenzel controlling from the top position.
Frenzel is looking to advance position but Bin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bin (4) vs (4) Frenzel
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bin is working for a guillotine from mount but Frenzel frees his head quite easily.
Bin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bin 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Bin trying to control but Frenzel is having none of it.
Bin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frenzel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frenzel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bin (4) vs (6) Frenzel
Bin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frenzel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bin is trying to control the position but Frenzel postures up.
Frenzel tries to free his leg and advance position but Bin is retaining full guard.
Frenzel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bin is pulling down on Frenzel's head to control his posture.
Frenzel trying to control but Bin is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frenzel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frenzel wants to pass the guard but Bin is keeping the position.
Frenzel trying to control but Bin is working from the bottom.
Frenzel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frenzel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frenzel defends well.
Frenzel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bin is looking for a triangle but Frenzel pushes his legs off easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bin looking for a guillotine here but Frenzel defends easily.
Frenzel sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bin doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Frenzel paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bin - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trash Bin!
Trash Bin is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Trash Bin, 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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