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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 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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Event:
Grapplefest 4
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Bin (ranked 3486 p4p, 400 weight class) and Ivar Viking (ranked 3484 p4p, 389 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 0 losses; Trash Bin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking clinches up against the cage.
Bin drags the fight down to the ground.
Bin keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Bin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viking lying in Bin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Viking taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trash Bin!
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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Event:
Grapplefest 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Fun (ranked 3458 p4p, 379 weight class) and Ivar Viking (ranked 3453 p4p, 371 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Trash Fun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking instigates a clinch.
Viking gets control of Fun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Viking will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Viking looking for a sweep. Not yet Viking, not yet.
Viking trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking looking to control.
Viking is trying to hold Fun in close to prevent damage but Fun has managed to pass into half guard.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Fun is very close to passing his half guard.
Viking is defending against the submission attempts here by Fun.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Fun is taking a breather. Viking says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking to improve his position.
Fun controlling the action here.
Viking won't allow Fun to pass to mount.
Viking trying to get back to full guard but Fun takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fun (3) vs (0) Viking
Viking wants to control but Fun is having none of it.
Viking regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Fun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Viking won't allow Fun to pass to mount.
Viking tries to get to full guard but Fun has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeps trying to improve his position.
Viking trying to control but Fun postures up.
Viking is staying active underneath Fun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fun prevents Viking from improving his position.
Fun is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fun to get the leverage.
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fun pulls his head out easily.
Viking trying to hold on to Fun's head to control him but Fun postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control from half guard but Viking is working away.
Fun slows the pace down in half guard.
Fun is looking for a kimura here.
Fun wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Viking is not content to let Fun control the position.
Viking gets back to full guard.
Fun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viking is defending against the submission attempts here by Fun.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fun is stalling here. Viking is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Viking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fun (3) vs (4) Viking
Fun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Viking prevents Fun from improving his position.
Viking wants to pass to mount but Fun is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control but Viking postures up.
Fun gets full guard.
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Fun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fun has his foot on Viking's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viking works his way back into a safe position though.
Viking is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fun trying to control the position.
Viking passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily.
Fun is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking wants to pass to mount but Fun is defending the position.
Viking prevents Fun from improving his position.
Viking trying to control from half guard but Fun is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Viking is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viking is working for an americana but Fun has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Viking was thinking about the submission.
Fun keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Viking is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viking has managed to get both his arms back between Fun's legs - danger averted.
Viking trying to control but Fun is working from the bottom.
Viking is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fun keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Fun trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking is fighting to break Fun's control of his arms but Fun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Viking is pushing down on Fun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fun is fighting to maintain full guard but Viking has managed to sneak the leg through.
Viking is trying to control the action in half guard but Fun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viking is looking for a kimura here.
Fun gets full guard.
Fun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Viking has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fun (3) vs (7) Viking
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fun tries to improve position but can't.
Fun being controlled for a moment.
Fun is looking to regain half guard here but Viking keeps moving and retains side control.
Viking is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fun is looking to regain half guard here but Viking keeps moving and retains side control.
Fun regains half guard.
Fun is doing well to control the position and prevent Viking from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fun trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 7 to 3.
Ivar Viking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grapplefest 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gionatan Milano (ranked 3419 p4p, 385 weight class) and Ivar Viking (ranked 3428 p4p, 380 weight class). Ivar Viking told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gionatan Milano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking dives in and grabs Milano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Milano pushes down on Viking's head and hops out.
Milano looks for a takedown but Viking sprawls well.
Milano fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Viking as Milano shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gionatan Milano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viking keeps the fight on the outside.
Viking steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Milano.
Viking has closed the distance and engaged Milano in a clinch.
Viking jumps guard.
Milano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milano postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milano stays in close to Viking's body and controls the position.
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Milano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milano is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking working a defensive guard here.
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milano trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking working for a triangle but Milano defends it easily.
Milano pushes down on Viking's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Milano wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milano is working for a kimura but Viking is defending it quite comfortably.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Milano is very close to passing his half guard.
Viking holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viking wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Milano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Milano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Milano (0) vs (4) Viking
Milano rolls, trying to escape but Viking keeps control of the position.
Milano fending off the submission attempt from Viking.
Milano is having to fend off submission attempts from Viking, who is looking to sink in the choke. Viking doesn't have the hooks in though and Milano manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (2) vs (4) Viking
Viking is pulling down on Milano's head. It's preventing any offense from Milano, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to keep Milano in close.
Milano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
Viking bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (2) vs (6) Viking
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control but Milano is working from the bottom.
Milano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viking can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viking stands and throws Milano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Milano (2) vs (9) Viking
Viking wants to control but Milano is keeping him busy.
Milano is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milano keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Viking politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Viking prefers to stall for the moment though.
Viking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viking trying to control the position but Milano is working away.
Viking tries to move to mount but Milano blocks the move with his legs.
Milano is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Milano has one of Viking's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Viking happy to just control the position for now.
Viking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Milano can't do much from the bottom here.
Milano tries to improve position but can't.
Milano can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Viking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Milano is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking taking a breather here.
Milano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Milano (4) vs (9) Viking
The fighters are battling for position here. Viking manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Milano is fighting to break Viking's control of his arms but Viking is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Milano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viking wants to improve his position but instead Milano has moved into half guard.
Milano tries to pass to full mount but Viking defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Milano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viking wants to get back to full guard.
Viking is staying active underneath Milano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking wants to control but Milano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Milano is trying to control. Viking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to hold on to Milano's head to control him but Milano postures up.
Milano wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Milano wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Milano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Milano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Milano (4) vs (13) Viking
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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