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Event:
Grapplefest 5
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asle Viking (ranked 3629 p4p, 393 weight class) and Trash Fun (ranked 3635 p4p, 387 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Asle Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Trash Fun!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Viking was covering up waiting for the punch and Fun finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viking (0) vs (2) Fun
Viking has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fun has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (5) Fun
Fun is trying to get an arm triangle but Viking is defending well.
Viking is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fun trying to control the position but Viking is working away.
Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Viking's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Viking trying his best to control but Fun has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viking (0) vs (7) Fun
Viking wants to control but Fun is having none of it.
Viking sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fun is thwarting Viking's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
Viking manages to get to full guard.
Viking has his hands on Fun's head, controlling the position.
Viking has his foot on Fun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fun works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control the position here.
Fun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fun wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking being controlled here, momentarily.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking is trying to keep Fun in close.
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fun controls the pace.
Fun trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking is trying to keep Fun in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fun tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
Fun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viking's guard.
Viking wants to improve his position but Fun is controlling well.
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.
Well, if Fun 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 trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fun's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viking (4) vs (7) Fun
Viking is hanging on to Fun's back as he tries to escape.
Viking looking for the choke but no joy.
Fun prevents Viking from getting a body triangle.
Viking looking to break Fun's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fun remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Viking will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fun manages to reverse the position and now he's in Viking's guard. Nice work there by Fun.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (4) vs (9) Fun
Fun passes into half guard.
Viking keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fun seems to be looking for submissions.
Viking gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fun trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking trying to control the position.
Fun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viking trying to control the position.
Viking trying to control the position here.
Fun trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fun controls the pace.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking trying to control the position.
Fun is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking pulls Fun in close to prevent any damage.
Fun trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Fun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viking trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fun stands and throws Viking's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (4) vs (12) Fun
Fun trying to control the position but Viking is working away.
Viking tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Viking's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Viking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fun is trying to control. Viking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to get to full guard but Fun has control of the leg.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Fun is looking for a kimura here.
Fun wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy.
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 defending against the submission attempts here by Fun.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to control but can't.
Viking is positioning himself well to prevent Fun advancing to mount.
Fun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Fun is very close to passing his half guard.
Fun trying to control the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking for submissions off his back.
Fun is working for a kimura but Viking is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fun wants to pass the guard but Viking is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fun wins on points by 12 to 4.
A very excited looking Trash Fun 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 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 Carlo Roma (ranked 3491 p4p, 399 weight class) and Asle Viking (ranked 3483 p4p, 383 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Carlo Roma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Asle Viking!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking clinches up with Roma and pushes him back against the cage.
Viking decides to pull guard.
Roma has gone for a leg lock! Viking slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (0) vs (2) Viking
Roma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (2) vs (2) Viking
Viking keeping hold of Roma's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Viking has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Roma is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Viking wants to get back to full guard.
Roma trying to advance position but Viking counters by regaining guard.
Roma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viking looking for a guillotine here but Roma defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Viking 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.
Roma won't allow Viking to sweep him here.
Viking pulls Roma in close to prevent any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Viking has eaten all the pies!
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roma controls the pace.
Roma wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma wants to pass the guard but Viking is keeping the position.
Viking is looking for a triangle but Roma pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking trying to control the position.
Roma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Viking dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (2) vs (4) Viking
Viking trying to control but Roma is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking being controlled here momentarily.
Roma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roma 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.
Roma wants to improve his position but instead Viking has moved into half guard.
Viking is taking a breather. Roma 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Viking moves into full mount! Roma won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (2) vs (7) Viking
Viking controlling from mount.
Roma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roma wants to control but Viking is having none of it.
Roma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Viking fails to advance to Roma's back.
Viking content just to control the position here.
Roma working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking goes for an armbar but Roma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Roma. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (4) vs (7) Viking
Viking keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Viking is trying to control the position but Roma postures up.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roma is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roma tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roma pushes down on Viking's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roma wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
Roma prevents Viking from improving his position.
Roma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Roma not doing much here.
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roma pulls his head out easily.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Roma is very close to passing his half guard.
Roma wants to free his trapped foot but Viking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viking is looking to improve his position.
Viking is still trying to improve position.
Roma wants to work for an arm triangle but Viking is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Roma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roma is keen to just control but Viking is a slippery customer.
Roma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Viking is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Viking wants to improve his position but Roma is controlling well.
Viking is trying to control but Roma manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (7) vs (7) Viking
Roma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roma.
Viking wants to control but Roma is having none of it.
Viking keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Viking keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roma swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Viking is now in Roma's guard. A big mistake from Roma there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (7) vs (9) Viking
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viking looking to pass the guard.
Viking slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Viking tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Roma controls Viking momentarily but Viking frees himself.
Viking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 9 to 7.
Asle Viking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grapplefest 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paolo Turin (ranked 3459 p4p, 390 weight class) and Asle Viking (ranked 3452 p4p, 385 weight class). Asle Viking is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paolo Turin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Asle Viking!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Viking counters with a single leg into guard. Turin didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turin (0) vs (2) Viking
Turin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viking's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turin is trying to keep Viking in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking wants to control from the top but Turin keeps moving.
Turin keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Turin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking trying to control but Turin is working from the bottom.
Viking stays in close to Turin's body and controls the position.
Turin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viking gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Viking trying to control but Turin is working from the bottom.
Turin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viking controls the pace.
Viking pushes down on Turin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turin is controlling Viking's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Viking is keen to just control but Turin is a slippery customer.
Viking seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viking is looking to take a break and control but Turin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turin is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Viking is looking for a kimura but Turin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viking to get the leverage.
Viking trying to pass the guard but Turin defending well.
Turin moves into full guard.
Viking seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Viking looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viking manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turin (2) vs (2) Viking
Turin trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking has his foot on Turin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turin is one step ahead there.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Turin from controlling successfully.
Turin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turin defends it easily.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turin is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turin trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Turin from controlling successfully.
Viking wants to sweep here but Turin controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Turin from controlling successfully.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turin defends it easily.
Turin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viking is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viking has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turin (2) vs (4) Viking
Viking passes Turin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
Viking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turin is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turin.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is pushing down on Turin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turin is fighting to maintain full guard but Viking has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turin is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking is controlling the pace.
Viking wants to work for an arm triangle but Turin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turin trying to control from the bottom.
Turin is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking seems to be working for a kimura but Turin defends the submission attempt.
Turin is looking to control Viking's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turin avoid being mounted?
Viking content to control rather than advance.
Turin wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turin is trying to get back to full guard.
Turin is defending against the submission attempts here by Viking.
Viking controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turin is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turin is defending against the submission attempts here by Viking.
Turin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
Viking moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Turin. Score +3 for passing guard: Turin (2) vs (7) Viking
Viking passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Turin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turin (2) vs (9) Viking
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Turin turns into him and now he's in Viking's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turin (4) vs (9) Viking
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 9 to 4.
Asle Viking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grapplefest 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rehrl (ranked 3424 p4p, 378 weight class) and Asle Viking (ranked 3427 p4p, 374 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustav Rehrl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Asle Viking!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viking gets a double leg takedown into Rehrl's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rehrl (0) vs (2) Viking
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking trying to move into half guard but instead Rehrl has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (2) vs (2) Viking
Rehrl trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rehrl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viking wants to sweep here but Rehrl controlling him for the moment.
Rehrl trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rehrl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehrl 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 one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rehrl wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viking is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (2) vs (4) Viking
Rehrl 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: Rehrl (4) vs (4) Viking
Viking wants to improve his position but Rehrl is controlling well.
Viking is in trouble now - Rehrl has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (7) vs (4) Viking
Rehrl controlling the pace for now.
Rehrl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl controlling from the full mount.
Rehrl swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Viking is now in Rehrl's guard. A big mistake from Rehrl there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (7) vs (6) Viking
Viking stays in close to Rehrl's body and controls the position.
Viking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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 throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viking controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viking drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rehrl dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (9) vs (6) Viking
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Rehrl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking looking to control.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
Rehrl controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Viking escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rehrl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viking keeping full guard, as Rehrl tries to pass.
Rehrl trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rehrl is one step ahead there.
Rehrl trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Rehrl stopping the sweep attempt from Viking.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viking's guard.
Rehrl trying to control the pace.
Viking is not content to let Rehrl control the position.
Rehrl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Viking has eaten all the pies!
Viking trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is not content to let Rehrl control the position.
Viking has his hands clasped together around Rehrl's back. He's all about the action.
Viking is defending against the submission attempts here by Rehrl.
Viking moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rehrl defends it easily.
Rehrl is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viking controls Rehrl momentarily but Rehrl frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping full guard, as Rehrl tries to pass.
Viking is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rehrl wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rehrl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rehrl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rehrl is pushing down on Viking's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viking is fighting to maintain full guard but Rehrl has managed to sneak the leg through.
Viking wants to improve his position but Rehrl is controlling well.
Viking wants to control the action here but instead Rehrl manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (12) vs (6) Viking
Rehrl trying to control but Viking is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to lock up and control but Rehrl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rehrl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viking is looking to escape.
Rehrl has hold of Viking's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Viking manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Viking manages to control the position for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rehrl takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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