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Grapplefest 2 PBP Commentary |
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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