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Grapplefest 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ragnaar Viking (ranked 3538 p4p, 387 weight class) and Paolo Turin (ranked 3547 p4p, 382 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 3 losses; Ragnaar Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Paolo Turin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turin gets caught napping as Viking dives in and scores a takedown. Turin manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viking (2) vs (0) Turin
Turin 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.
Viking controlling from the top position.
Viking passes Turin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turin trying to control from the bottom.
Turin works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turin keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Turin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viking defends it easily.
Viking is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turin keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Viking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viking has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is stalling in the full guard.
Viking seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turin for as long as he can get away with.
Viking has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Turin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turin keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Viking being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking stays in close to Turin's body and controls the position.
Viking wants to control from the top but Turin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Viking rolls with it to try and escape but Turin cranks on the arm and Viking is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolo Turin!
Our winner, Paolo Turin, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Geiger (ranked 3535 p4p, 390 weight class) and Giacomo Modena (ranked 3549 p4p, 385 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 1 wins and 2 losses; Karl Geiger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Giacomo Modena!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geiger.
Geiger shoots in and drives through. Modena sprawls well.
Modena keeps the fight on the outside.
Geiger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Modena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Geiger is in Modena's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Geiger (2) vs (0) Modena
Geiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Modena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Modena pushes a forearm under Geiger's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Geiger is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giacomo Modena!
Giacomo Modena was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlo Roma (ranked 3548 p4p, 393 weight class) and Karl Frenzel (ranked 3530 p4p, 378 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 2 losses; Carlo Roma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Karl Frenzel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roma rushes Frenzel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roma jumps guard.
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.
Frenzel tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
Roma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frenzel controls the pace.
Roma is trying to keep Frenzel in close.
Roma looking for subs off his back but Frenzel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Frenzel is thwarting Roma's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frenzel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Frenzel is looking to advance position but Roma won't allow it.
Frenzel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roma trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frenzel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frenzel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frenzel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frenzel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roma keeps working.
Frenzel controlling the action here.
Roma is defending against the submission attempts here by Frenzel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frenzel trying to control the action but Roma is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roma wants to get back to full guard.
Roma is working hard here to advance position.
Frenzel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (0) vs (3) Frenzel
Roma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frenzel is working away from the top position though.
Roma is staying active underneath Frenzel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Frenzel 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.
Roma trying to control here.
Roma is refusing to be controlled, as Frenzel sits in half guard.
Roma is trying to get back to full guard.
Roma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frenzel wants to take a breather but Roma is having none of it.
Roma trying to control from the bottom.
Roma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frenzel pulls his head out easily.
Roma trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roma keeping hold of Frenzel's head, controlling as best he can.
Frenzel is looking for a kimura but Roma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frenzel to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roma keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Roma is trying to get back to full guard.
Roma trying to control from the bottom.
Frenzel is working for a kimura but Roma is defending it quite comfortably.
Frenzel trying to control the action but Roma is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frenzel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frenzel wants to control from the top but Roma keeps moving.
Roma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frenzel is sitting in close to Roma's body. Roma has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Frenzel is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Frenzel is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Roma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlo Roma!
In his post fight interview, Carlo Roma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Walker (ranked 3545 p4p, 386 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3542 p4p, 389 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Trash Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walker feints and as Viking raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Viking
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Viking is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Viking is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (0) Viking
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to control the position but Viking is working away.
Viking regains half guard.
Viking wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Well, if Walker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Viking is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking is not content to let Walker control the position.
Viking is controlling Walker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viking is just riding it out for now. Walker eventually gives up the hold.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viking avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viking has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Viking is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Viking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking for submissions but instead, Viking has regained full guard.
Viking has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viking is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viking is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (5) vs (2) Viking
Walker working for a triangle but Viking defends it easily.
Walker is trying to control the position but Viking postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Viking is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Walker. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (5) Viking
Walker manages to get back to half guard.
Viking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (8) Viking
Viking is staying tight to Walker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Viking is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Viking wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control Viking's posture but Viking avoids it.
Viking looking to control but instead Walker has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Walker wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viking in particular looking to stall.
Walker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Viking is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Walker is not content to let Viking control the position.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Viking trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Walker continues to stall.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viking is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker trying to control here.
Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking wants to pass to mount but Walker is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Uebe Viking 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 Ivar Viking (ranked 3541 p4p, 383 weight class) and Trash Original (ranked 3531 p4p, 396 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Ivar Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Trash Original!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
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 Original counters by moving into the clinch.
Original is trying to drag Viking to the mat but Viking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Original tries to pull guard but Viking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viking jumps into guard, dragging Original to the mat.
Viking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Original gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Original is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Original got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viking has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Original has managed to get both his arms back between Viking's legs - danger averted.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Original from controlling successfully.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Original from controlling successfully.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Original is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Original might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viking haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Viking pulls Original in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Original is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Viking. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (3) Original
Original looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Viking is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking prevents Original from improving position.
Viking is trying to get back to half guard.
Original trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Original's best efforts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Original is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viking has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viking manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viking looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Viking's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Original avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Original gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Original tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking wants to sweep here but Original controlling him for the moment.
Viking looking to control.
Original is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Viking seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping full guard, as Original tries to pass.
Viking looking to control.
Viking looking for a guillotine here but Original defends easily.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Original being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Original thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Original from controlling successfully.
Original postures up.
Original tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Original sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is trying to control the position but Original postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking controls Original momentarily but Original frees himself.
Original wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking pulls Original in close to prevent any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to control the position but Original postures up.
Original wants to pass the guard but Viking is keeping the position.
Original slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (6) Original
Viking can't do much from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Original is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Original trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Original wins on points by 6 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Trash Original thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gionatan Milano (ranked 3532 p4p, 388 weight class) and Gustav Faisst (ranked 3536 p4p, 395 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 Gustav Faisst 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 1 wins and 2 losses; Gionatan Milano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gustav Faisst!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Milano tries to clinch but Faisst moves out of range.
Milano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faisst looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Milano (0) vs (2) Faisst
Milano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faisst slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Milano wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faisst pushing down on Milano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Faisst keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Faisst wants to pass to mount but Milano is defending the position.
Faisst looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Faisst is trying to control the action in half guard but Milano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faisst 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 Faisst.
Milano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faisst pulls his head out easily.
Faisst tries to pass the half guard into mount. Milano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Milano trying to control but Faisst postures up.
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.
Still in half guard, Faisst seems content to control.
Faisst trying to pass the guard but Milano defending well.
Faisst trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milano moves into full guard.
Milano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faisst controls the pace.
Milano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faisst manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (2) vs (2) Faisst
Faisst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Milano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Milano 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: Milano (2) vs (4) Faisst
Milano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faisst defends well.
Faisst tries to free his leg and advance position but Milano is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Faisst looking to sit in guard and control but Milano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (4) vs (4) Faisst
Faisst keeping moving, preventing Milano from controlling successfully.
Faisst has Milano pulled in close to control his posture.
Faisst working a defensive guard but Milano passes into half guard.
Faisst is staying active underneath Milano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faisst wants to control but Milano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Milano (7) vs (4) Faisst
Faisst is trying to work for a sweep but Milano has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Milano (9) vs (4) Faisst
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Milano wants to finish this one by submission but Faisst is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Milano.
Faisst working to try and regain half guard.
Milano trying to control but Faisst is having none of it.
Milano takes Faisst's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Faisst is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Milano (12) vs (4) Faisst
Faisst can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Faisst manages to reverse the position and now he's in Milano's guard. Nice work there by Faisst.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (12) vs (6) Faisst
Faisst looking to pass the guard.
Milano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faisst is one step ahead there.
Faisst content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Faisst trying to control the position from guard on top but Milano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faisst stands and throws Milano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Milano (12) vs (9) Faisst
Faisst in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Faisst is looking to take a break and control but Milano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Faisst is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Milano wants to control but Faisst postures up.
Milano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Milano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faisst is working away from the top position though.
Milano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Faisst engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Faisst wants to control from the top but Milano keeps moving.
Faisst looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Milano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Faisst is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Milano. Score +3 for passing guard: Milano (12) vs (12) Faisst
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Milano is trying to get back to half guard.
Faisst in the domination position with Milano hanging on.
Faisst is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Milano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Milano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Faisst off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Milano (16) vs (12) Faisst
Milano looking for the RNC.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Milano tries to get the hooks in deep but Faisst pushed the leg off.
Faisst turns into Milano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (16) vs (14) Faisst
Faisst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milano is keeping the position for now.
Milano is looking for a triangle but Faisst pushes his legs off easily.
Faisst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Milano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Faisst has passed into half guard!
Faisst performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faisst passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Milano (16) vs (17) Faisst
And that's the end of the fight!
Faisst wins on points by 17 to 16.
Gustav Faisst decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Fun (ranked 3546 p4p, 391 weight class) and Gustav Rehrl (ranked 3537 p4p, 381 weight class). Trash Fun had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Trash Fun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gustav Rehrl!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rehrl with a poor takedown
and Fun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fun (2) vs (0) Rehrl
Fun controlling the action here.
Rehrl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fun is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehrl actively working from the bottom here.
Fun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehrl is looking to improve his position.
Fun slows the pace down in half guard.
Fun is looking to take a break and control but Rehrl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rehrl holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fun moves into full mount! Rehrl won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fun (5) vs (0) Rehrl
Rehrl wants to hold on but Fun pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl gets back to half guard.
Rehrl has a hand on Fun's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fun takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fun (8) vs (0) Rehrl
Fun fails to advance to Rehrl's back.
Fun trying to control but Rehrl is having none of it.
Fun prevents Rehrl from getting the reversal.
Fun controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rehrl tries to hold on but Fun pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun controlling the position easily from mount.
Fun trying to control but Rehrl is having none of it.
Fun avoids the attempt from Rehrl to control.
Rehrl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fun is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rehrl is looking to get to half guard.
Rehrl tries to hold on but Fun pushes him away.
Fun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rehrl is looking to escape.
Rehrl working to try and regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fun content just to control the position here.
Fun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rehrl sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rehrl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rehrl trying to hold on to Fun's head to control him but Fun postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rehrl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fun wants to control but Rehrl is keeping him busy.
Fun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rehrl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rehrl looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl looking for a guillotine here but Fun defends easily.
Rehrl is looking for a triangle but Fun pushes his legs off easily.
Rehrl trying to keep a closed guard but Fun is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rehrl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rehrl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control but Rehrl is working from the bottom.
Fun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fun pushing down on Rehrl's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fun moves into full mount! Rehrl won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fun (11) vs (0) Rehrl
Rehrl is looking to get to half guard.
Fun is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rehrl is surviving well by controlling Fun's body position as best he can.
Rehrl wants to control but Fun is having none of it.
Fun prevents Rehrl from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control but Rehrl is having none of it.
Fun is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rehrl has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rehrl! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fun (11) vs (2) Rehrl
Rehrl's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rehrl wants to control from the top but Fun keeps moving.
Fun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fun (13) vs (2) Rehrl
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl is trying to keep Fun in close.
Fun trying to control the position from guard on top but Rehrl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fun looking to sit in guard and control but Rehrl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fun (13) vs (4) Rehrl
Rehrl drops back looking for a leg! Fun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fun manages to kick Rehrl off! Rehrl jumps back into Fun's guard.
Fun pulls Rehrl in close to his closed guard and prevents Rehrl from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fun looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rehrl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fun is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fun takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Trash Fun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asle Viking (ranked 3540 p4p, 377 weight class) and Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3534 p4p, 384 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Asle Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gustav Rydczek!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rydczek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydczek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Viking manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viking (0) vs (2) Rydczek
Viking looking for a sweep. Not yet Viking, not yet.
Viking might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viking pulls Rydczek in to control the position.
Rydczek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
Rydczek controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydczek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viking's guard.
Viking holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydczek is working away from the top position though.
Rydczek is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Rydczek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (5) Rydczek
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek pushes him away.
Rydczek controlling from the full mount.
Viking stops Rydczek from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek has control of Viking's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Viking regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rydczek avoids the attempt from Viking to control.
Viking really is a fat lump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking to get to half guard.
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek postures up.
Rydczek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydczek looking to secure an arm triangle but Viking defends it well.
Viking wants to control but Rydczek is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek postures up.
Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydczek wants to control the pace but Viking is squirming around nicely.
Rydczek goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Viking is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (2) vs (5) Rydczek
Rydczek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viking controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking stopping the sweep attempt from Rydczek.
Viking advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (5) vs (5) Rydczek
Viking is staying tight to Rydczek's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Viking gets to mount! Rydczek was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viking (7) vs (5) Rydczek
Rydczek has given up his back here. Will Viking look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Viking (10) vs (5) Rydczek
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Viking is persistently looking for the submission but Rydczek is defending it well.
Good control from Viking.
Viking struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to control the action but Viking just sinks the hooks in.
Viking has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rydczek's body.
Viking is not going to allow Rydczek to sit and survive in this position.
Viking trying to control momentarily.
Viking keeps control of the position easily here as Rydczek tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek tries to break free.
Viking is looking to control Rydczek but Rydczek is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Rydczek right now.
Viking tightening his grip on Rydczek, looking for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Viking working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rydczek is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Viking.
Viking keeps control of the position as Rydczek tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rydczek tries to escape the position.
Rydczek keeps trying to improve his position.
Viking wants to control but Rydczek manages to buck him off and is now in Viking's guard! Nice work there by Rydczek! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (10) vs (7) Rydczek
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydczek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viking trying to control the position.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rydczek from controlling successfully.
Viking wants to sweep but no luck.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rydczek from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rydczek won't allow Viking to sweep him here.
Rydczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking keeping full guard, as Rydczek tries to pass.
Rydczek trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to keep Rydczek in close.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking has his foot on Rydczek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydczek works his way back into a safe position though.
Rydczek tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rydczek tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking 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.
Rydczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking wants to control the position but Rydczek says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rydczek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Asle Viking thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alberto Bologna (ranked 3533 p4p, 379 weight class) and Trash Man (ranked 3544 p4p, 380 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Alberto Bologna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Trash Man!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Man has Bologna up against the cage in a clinch.
Man is pressed up against the cage. Bologna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man down to the mat. Man avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bologna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bologna somewhat.
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bologna! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bologna (0) vs (4) Man
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Man has eaten all the pies!
Man 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.
Bologna is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bologna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bologna (4) vs (4) Man
Bologna tightening his grip on Man, looking for the choke.
Man trying to control the hands but Bologna won't let him.
Bologna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bologna is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to escape the position.
What can Man do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Man can't escape the position.
Bologna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bologna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Man has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bologna has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bologna controlling the positon.
Bologna working for a choke but Man is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bologna keeps control of the position as Man tries to break free.
Bologna is looking to control Man but Man is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Man trying to control the hands but Bologna won't let him.
Bologna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Man is defending well though. Bologna let's go of the attempt for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Man is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bologna.
Man is really stuck here.
Bologna controls the action.
Man is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Man manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bologna's guard. Nice work there by Man.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bologna (4) vs (6) Man
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bologna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man trying to move into half guard but instead Bologna has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bologna (6) vs (6) Man
Man is trying to keep Bologna in close.
Bologna trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Bologna pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Bologna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man is looking for a sweep. Bologna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bologna controlling the action here.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bologna is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Bologna trying to control from Man's half guard. Man has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bologna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man wants to improve his position but instead Bologna has moved into half guard.
Man gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Bologna is proving a slippery customer.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Bologna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bologna wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Bologna stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bologna controlling from the top position.
Bologna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bologna wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man working for submissions but it's allowed Bologna to get to half guard.
Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Bologna.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bologna seems to be looking for submissions.
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bologna pulls his head out easily.
Bologna wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to improve his position but Bologna is controlling well.
Bologna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bologna (9) vs (6) Man
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bologna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Man will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Man tries to buck Bologna off but Bologna is having none of it.
Bologna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bologna is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bologna controlling the position from side mount.
Bologna wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man is letting Bologna control him for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bologna trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Bologna keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man is trying to escape the position but Bologna is controlling the position.
Bologna advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bologna (11) vs (6) Man
And that's the end of the fight!
Bologna takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Alberto Bologna 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Bin (ranked 3543 p4p, 394 weight class) and Froere Viking (ranked 3539 p4p, 392 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 3 wins and 0 losses; Trash Bin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Froere Viking!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viking is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bin pulls guard effortlessly.
Bin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Viking uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bin (0) vs (3) Viking
Bin is not content to let Viking control the position.
Viking slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking wants to control but Bin is keeping him busy.
Viking working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin is looking for a sweep.
Bin stops Viking from passing to mount.
Viking is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bin has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Viking tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bin tries to bench press Viking off him but Viking keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bin is not content to let Viking control the position.
Bin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin prevents Viking from improving position.
Bin trying to remain calm as Viking controls from the top position.
Viking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viking trying to control the position but Bin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin struggling a bit here.
Viking takes a little break here. Bin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bin wants to control but Viking postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bin tries to improve position but can't.
Viking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viking wants to control but Bin is keeping him busy.
Viking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control the position but Bin is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bin, who protects the arm well.
Bin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viking wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Viking off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bin (4) vs (3) Viking
Viking wants to escape the position.
Bin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Viking's body.
Bin wants to control but Viking is keeping busy.
Bin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Viking taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trash Bin!
Trash Bin retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Trash Bin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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