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Event:
Grapplefest 5
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Original (ranked 3620 p4p, 392 weight class) and Giacomo Modena (ranked 3638 p4p, 381 weight class). Giacomo Modena has the eye of the tiger 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 3 wins and 1 losses; Trash Original! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Giacomo Modena!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Modena moves into the clinch.
Modena has clasped his hands together around Original's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Original (0) vs (4) Modena
Original is trying to control Modena's posture but Modena avoids it.
Original gets back to half guard.
Original is not content to let Modena control the position.
Modena keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Modena is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Original trying to control from the bottom.
Original is trying to get back to full guard.
Modena works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Original (0) vs (7) Modena
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.
Original is trying to escape the mount.
Original is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Modena looking to control and managing it successfully.
Original is desperately trying to improve his position but Modena has a good base and remains in mount.
Modena controlling his opponent.
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.
Original is looking to improve his position but Modena isn't that keen on the idea.
Original is working hard here to advance position.
Modena swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Original is now in Modena's guard. A big mistake from Modena there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Original (2) vs (7) Modena
Modena trying to keep a closed guard but Original is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modena is adopting a defensive guard.
Original wants to control from the top but Modena keeps moving.
Modena 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: Original (2) vs (9) Modena
Modena is thwarting Original's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Original wants to get back to full guard.
Original won't allow Modena to pass to mount.
Modena keeps trying to improve his position.
Modena is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Modena is looking for a kimura but Original is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Modena to get the leverage.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Modena not doing much here.
Modena stalling away here and it's allowed Original to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Original throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Modena trying to control the position from guard on top but Original is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Original manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Modena manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Original (4) vs (9) Modena
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Modena has his foot on Original's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Original works his way back into a safe position though.
Original wants to control from the top but Modena keeps moving.
Modena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Original stopping the sweep attempt from Modena.
Original stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Modena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Modena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Original controls from within his opponent's guard.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Modena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Modena working for a triangle but Original defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Original looking to pass the guard.
Modena is trying to keep Original in close.
Original wants to control from the top but Modena keeps moving.
Modena is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Modena wants to sweep here but Original controlling him for the moment.
Modena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Original can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Modena holds on and takes a little breather.
Modena trying to control the position.
Original pushing down on Modena's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Original seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Modena is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). 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 4
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Geiger (ranked 3535 p4p, 390 weight class) and Giacomo Modena (ranked 3549 p4p, 385 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Karl Geiger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Giacomo Modena!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Geiger.
Geiger shoots in and drives through. Modena sprawls well.
Modena keeps the fight on the outside.
Geiger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Modena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Geiger is in Modena's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Geiger (2) vs (0) Modena
Geiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Modena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Modena pushes a forearm under Geiger's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Geiger is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giacomo Modena!
Giacomo Modena was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Grapplefest 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rehrl (ranked 3480 p4p, 387 weight class) and Giacomo Modena (ranked 3492 p4p, 391 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Giacomo Modena was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gustav Rehrl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Giacomo Modena!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rehrl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Modena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rehrl somewhat.
Modena has taken the fight to the clinch.
Modena jumps into guard, dragging Rehrl to the mat.
Modena wants to sweep here but Rehrl controlling him for the moment.
Modena keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehrl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Modena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rehrl wants to control from the top but Modena keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehrl looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rehrl wants to control from the top but Modena keeps moving.
Rehrl looking to pass the guard.
Modena controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modena keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rehrl tries to free his leg and advance position but Modena is retaining full guard.
Modena keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
Modena wants to hit a switch here but Rehrl passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Modena there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (3) vs (0) Modena
Rehrl controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modena regains half guard.
Rehrl passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Modena! Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (6) vs (0) Modena
Rehrl looking to control but Modena is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rehrl prevents Modena from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modena holds of for dear life.
Modena slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Modena looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rehrl is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Modena sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Modena is looking to control Rehrl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Modena avoid being mounted?
Rehrl wants to control but Modena is keeping him busy.
Modena looking for submissions off his back.
Modena is looking to control Rehrl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Modena avoid being mounted?
Modena wants to get back to full guard.
Rehrl trying to control from half guard but Modena is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Modena sees it coming and defends easily.
Modena wants to control but Rehrl passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (9) vs (0) Modena
Rehrl is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Modena's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rehrl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Modena has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rehrl is trying to get an arm triangle but Modena is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Modena is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Modena is looking for a sweep. Rehrl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Modena trying to hold on to Rehrl's head to control him but Rehrl postures up.
Modena controlling the position well.
Modena is looking to control Rehrl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Modena avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Modena is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rehrl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rehrl's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rehrl (9) vs (4) Modena
Modena is riding his opponent, not letting Rehrl buck him off.
Rehrl staying busy and making it hard for Modena to control.
Rehrl rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rehrl is defending against the submission attempts here by Modena.
Rehrl gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Modena looking to sit in guard and control but Rehrl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (11) vs (4) Modena
Rehrl looking to sit in guard and control but Modena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (11) vs (6) Modena
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 (13) vs (6) Modena
Rehrl trying to pass the guard but Modena defending well.
Rehrl is trying to control. Modena wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Modena tries to roll over but Rehrl keeps him under control.
Modena is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rehrl wants to pass the guard but Modena is defending well.
Modena looking for submissions off his back.
Rehrl is trying to control. Modena wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Modena wants to improve his position but Rehrl is controlling well.
Modena controlling the position for now.
Rehrl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Modena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rehrl.
Modena is pressing down on Rehrl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rehrl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rehrl controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rehrl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Modena is keeping the position for now.
Modena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rehrl manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (13) vs (8) Modena
Modena 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 (15) vs (8) Modena
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Modena looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rehrl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rehrl looking to sit in guard and control but Modena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (15) vs (10) Modena
Rehrl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Modena manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (17) vs (10) Modena
Modena keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
Rehrl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Modena is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rehrl has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rehrl pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Modena is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rehrl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustav Rehrl!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Rehrl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grapplefest 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Giacomo Modena (ranked 3461 p4p, 373 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3454 p4p, 377 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Giacomo Modena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viking drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Modena (0) vs (2) Viking
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Modena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viking is one step ahead there.
Modena is looking for a triangle but Viking pushes his legs off easily.
Viking sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Modena's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modena is trying to control but can't.
Modena is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modena is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modena is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viking has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Modena defend it? Viking steps over the head and cranks it - Modena is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Viking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uebe Viking!
After winning the bout, Uebe Viking thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grapplefest 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Geiger (ranked 3422 p4p, 387 weight class) and Giacomo Modena (ranked 3436 p4p, 382 weight class). Giacomo Modena 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; Karl Geiger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Giacomo Modena!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Modena shoots in for a takedown but Geiger shows good takedown defense.
Modena shoots in but no luck this time.
Geiger tries to counter with a takedown but Modena is quick to defend against it.
Geiger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Modena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Modena fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Geiger sprawls well initially but Modena persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Geiger (0) vs (2) Modena
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geiger has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Modena. Oh but Geiger has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Modena goes limp - he's gone! Geiger jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Geiger! |
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