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Event:
Grapplefest 5
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3623 p4p, 380 weight class) and Gionatan Milano (ranked 3621 p4p, 384 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 2 losses; Gustav Rydczek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gionatan Milano!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Milano darts in and clinches Rydczek up against the cage.
Rydczek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Milano.
Rydczek gets control of Milano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rydczek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Milano trying to control but Rydczek is working from the bottom.
Rydczek pulls Milano in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milano trying to control but Rydczek is working from the bottom.
Milano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rydczek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milano defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydczek has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Milano doesn't defend quickly enough and Rydczek has managed to lock this one up! Can Milano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rydczek on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gustav Rydczek!
A relieved looking Gustav Rydczek 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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Event:
Grapplefest 4
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3477 p4p, 390 weight class) and Ragnaar Viking (ranked 3481 p4p, 393 weight class). Ragnaar Viking 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 1 losses; Gustav Rydczek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ragnaar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking gets a clinch.
Rydczek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viking is defending well.
Viking pulls guard.
Viking being controlled here, momentarily.
Viking trying to keep a closed guard but Rydczek is proving a slippery customer.
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: Rydczek (0) vs (2) Viking
Viking trying to pass the guard but Rydczek defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking wants to control but Rydczek is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydczek 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 Rydczek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rydczek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydczek is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viking in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to work for an arm triangle but Rydczek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydczek trying to control here.
Viking not doing much here.
Viking trying to mount his opponent but Rydczek defends it.
Viking is keen to just control but Rydczek is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Viking stalling.
Viking seems to be looking for submissions.
Viking is looking to advance position but Rydczek won't allow it.
Rydczek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to get back to full guard but Viking takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (0) vs (5) Viking
Rydczek regains half guard.
Rydczek tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Viking controlling the action here.
Rydczek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viking's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viking's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydczek (4) vs (5) Viking
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Viking prevents Rydczek from taking his back.
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek postures up.
Viking manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rydczek in particular looking to stall.
Viking trying to hold on to Rydczek's head to control him but Rydczek postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Viking! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (7) vs (5) Viking
Viking wants to hold on but Rydczek pushes him away.
Rydczek moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rydczek (10) vs (5) Viking
Viking is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rydczek.
Rydczek looking for the choke but no joy.
Rydczek is not going to allow Viking to sit and survive in this position.
Viking is trying to break free.
Rydczek gets his hands free as Viking looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek keeps control of the position as Viking tries to break free.
Rydczek looking for the choke but no joy.
Viking tries to escape the position.
Rydczek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Viking is defending well though. Rydczek let's go of the attempt for now.
Rydczek is trying to stick to Viking's back but Viking is turning into Rydczek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rydczek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viking. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (10) vs (7) Viking
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek wants to sweep here but Viking controlling him for the moment.
Viking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rydczek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rydczek keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viking is looking to pass into half guard but Rydczek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rydczek is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (12) vs (7) Viking
Rydczek trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Rydczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rydczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Viking working for a triangle but Rydczek defends it easily.
Viking has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rydczek 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: Rydczek (15) vs (7) Viking
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek controls the position.
Rydczek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Rydczek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydczek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Viking looks to move to half guard but instead Rydczek has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydczek (17) vs (7) Viking
Rydczek moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rydczek (20) vs (7) Viking
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek working for the choke.
Rydczek 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, Viking has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rydczek wants to control but Viking is keeping busy.
Rydczek seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Viking's chin but Viking turns very nicely into Rydczek's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Viking.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (20) vs (9) Viking
Viking slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking slips nicely into half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking is working for a kimura but Rydczek is defending it quite comfortably.
Viking with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydczek takes the fight on points by 20 to 9.
A very excited looking Gustav Rydczek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Grapplefest 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3421 p4p, 381 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3429 p4p, 386 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Rydczek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viking clinches with his opponent.
Rydczek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viking avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Viking ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viking no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rydczek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rydczek postures up.
Viking working for a triangle but Rydczek defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking pulls Rydczek in close to his closed guard and prevents Rydczek from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydczek wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking controls Rydczek momentarily but Rydczek frees himself.
Rydczek controlling from the top position.
Viking wants to sweep here but Rydczek controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek being controlled here momentarily.
Rydczek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rydczek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rydczek has passed into half guard!
Viking is not content to let Rydczek control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to improve his position but Rydczek is controlling well.
Viking is trying to control but Rydczek passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (3) vs (0) Viking
Viking is looking for a sweep.
Rydczek controls the position from side control.
Viking prevents Rydczek from moving into mount.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking manages to get back to half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a kimura here.
Viking trying to control here.
Rydczek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rydczek slows the pace down in half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydczek to get the leverage.
Rydczek not doing much here.
Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydczek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydczek's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydczek (3) vs (4) Viking
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking avoiding Rydczek 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Viking.
A lull in the action here.
Rydczek trying to control the hands but Viking won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek tries to escape but Viking has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Viking is persistently looking for the submission but Rydczek is defending it well.
Viking is riding his opponent, not letting Rydczek buck him off.
Rydczek staying busy and making it hard for Viking to control.
Viking controlling well, preventing Rydczek from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking doesn't have the hooks in and Rydczek manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (5) vs (4) Viking
Rydczek wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking has his hands on Rydczek's head, controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (8) vs (4) Viking
Rydczek working away.
Viking is trying to escape the position but Rydczek is controlling the position.
Rydczek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Viking is right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking for a sweep.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is trying to control Rydczek's posture but Rydczek avoids it.
Rydczek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rydczek trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydczek is looking to advance position but Viking won't allow it.
Viking is concentrating on defense, preventing Rydczek from advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viking controlling the position well.
Rydczek is thwarting Viking's attempts to control the position.
Viking gets full guard.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rydczek defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control the position.
Rydczek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rydczek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rydczek is working hard here to advance position.
Rydczek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (11) vs (4) Viking
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is trying to get an arm triangle but Viking is defending well.
Viking tries to bench press Rydczek off him but Rydczek keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking wants to control but Rydczek postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydczek takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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