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Grapplefest 5 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rehrl (ranked 3626 p4p, 377 weight class) and Ivar Viking (ranked 3630 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gustav Rehrl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ivar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rehrl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viking tries to avoid it but Rehrl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viking to the ground. Viking escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viking gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rehrl (2) vs (0) Viking
Rehrl preventing the sweep.
Rehrl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rehrl trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehrl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rehrl wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rehrl has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (5) vs (0) Viking
Rehrl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rehrl taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to get back to half guard.
Viking is trying to work for a sweep but Rehrl has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rehrl (7) vs (0) Viking
Viking is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viking wants to control but Rehrl is having none of it.
Viking is desperately trying to improve his position but Rehrl has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking regains half guard.
Viking has his hands clasped together around Rehrl's back. He's all about the action.
Rehrl trying to mount his opponent but Viking defends it.
Rehrl wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl 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. Rehrl eventually gives up the hold.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Viking wants to control but Rehrl passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (10) vs (0) Viking
Rehrl happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking regains half guard.
Rehrl is looking to pass Viking's guard but actually Viking recovers to full guard.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
Rehrl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viking looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rehrl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rehrl 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. Rehrl eventually gives up the hold.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rehrl pulls his head out easily.
Rehrl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viking knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rehrl is controlling the pace.
Rehrl is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Viking lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (10) vs (2) Viking
Rehrl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viking can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rehrl looking for a guillotine here but Viking defends easily.
Viking is looking to pass into half guard but Rehrl pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rehrl is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (12) vs (2) Viking
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viking pulls Rehrl in to control the position.
Rehrl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rehrl controls the pace.
Viking controls Rehrl momentarily but Rehrl frees himself.
Viking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rehrl uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (15) vs (2) Viking
Rehrl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viking struggling a bit here.
Viking is looking to regain half guard here but Rehrl keeps moving and retains side control.
Rehrl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Viking's legs.
Who's going to make the next move?
Rehrl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rehrl's best efforts.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Viking works his way to full guard. Good work.
Viking has his hands on Rehrl's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rehrl 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: Rehrl (15) vs (4) Viking
Viking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rehrl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rehrl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rehrl, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rehrl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viking stays in close to Rehrl's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rehrl takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Gustav Rehrl, 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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