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Grapplefest 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Faisst (ranked 3479 p4p, 401 weight class) and Paolo Turin (ranked 3490 p4p, 388 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 2 losses; Gustav Faisst! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Paolo Turin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turin drives through and clinches with Faisst against the cage.
Faisst changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faisst clinches with his opponent.
Faisst turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Faisst (4) vs (0) Turin
Turin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Faisst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faisst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Faisst's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Turin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turin working for a triangle but Faisst defends it easily.
Faisst tries to free his leg and advance position but Turin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turin looking for a guillotine here but Faisst defends easily.
Faisst pushes down on Turin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faisst content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turin wants to control but Faisst is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faisst wants to work for an arm triangle but Turin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turin actively working from the bottom here.
Faisst performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faisst is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turin is just riding it out for now. Faisst eventually gives up the hold.
Faisst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turin gets back to full guard.
Turin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faisst defends it easily.
Faisst preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Faisst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Faisst is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turin working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Faisst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turin is keeping the position for now.
Turin trying to control the position.
Faisst looking to sit in guard and control but Turin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Faisst (4) vs (2) Turin
Turin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Faisst's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turin is pressing down on Faisst's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faisst is holding on for now.
Faisst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turin on the ground.
Turin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faisst doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turin.
Faisst looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faisst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turin is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turin is trying to work for a kimura but Faisst is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faisst looking for submissions off his back.
Turin wants to take a breather but Faisst is having none of it.
Faisst with the active half guard here but Turin passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Faisst (4) vs (5) Turin
Faisst wants to control but Turin postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Faisst gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Faisst (4) vs (7) Turin
Turin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faisst sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faisst keeps working.
Faisst is looking for a sweep. Turin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Faisst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turin pulls his head out easily.
Faisst looking for subs from the bottom but Turin mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Faisst (4) vs (10) Turin
Turin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faisst is looking to escape.
Faisst really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turin wants to control the pace but Faisst is squirming around nicely.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Faisst keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turin trying to control but Faisst is having none of it.
Faisst sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Faisst reverses the position - he's now on top in Turin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Faisst (6) vs (10) Turin
Turin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faisst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faisst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turin is looking for a triangle but Faisst pushes his legs off easily.
Turin looking to control.
Turin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Faisst haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Faisst 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.
Faisst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turin is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Faisst uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Faisst (9) vs (10) Turin
Turin looks winded!
Turin trying his best to control but Faisst has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Faisst (11) vs (10) Turin
Faisst will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Faisst controlling the position easily from mount.
Turin prevents Faisst from taking his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Faisst working for a submission but Turin is keeping him at bay.
Turin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Faisst is working for a kimura but Turin is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turin actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faisst takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Gustav Faisst thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3477 p4p, 390 weight class) and Ragnaar Viking (ranked 3481 p4p, 393 weight class). Ragnaar Viking is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gustav Rydczek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ragnaar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking gets a clinch.
Rydczek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viking is defending well.
Viking pulls guard.
Viking being controlled here, momentarily.
Viking trying to keep a closed guard but Rydczek is proving a slippery customer.
Viking is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (0) vs (2) Viking
Viking trying to pass the guard but Rydczek defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking wants to control but Rydczek is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydczek is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking is looking to take a break and control but Rydczek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rydczek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydczek is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viking in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to work for an arm triangle but Rydczek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydczek trying to control here.
Viking not doing much here.
Viking trying to mount his opponent but Rydczek defends it.
Viking is keen to just control but Rydczek is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Viking stalling.
Viking seems to be looking for submissions.
Viking is looking to advance position but Rydczek won't allow it.
Rydczek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to get back to full guard but Viking takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (0) vs (5) Viking
Rydczek regains half guard.
Rydczek tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Viking controlling the action here.
Rydczek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viking's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viking's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydczek (4) vs (5) Viking
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Viking prevents Rydczek from taking his back.
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek postures up.
Viking manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rydczek in particular looking to stall.
Viking trying to hold on to Rydczek's head to control him but Rydczek postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Viking! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (7) vs (5) Viking
Viking wants to hold on but Rydczek pushes him away.
Rydczek moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rydczek (10) vs (5) Viking
Viking is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rydczek.
Rydczek looking for the choke but no joy.
Rydczek is not going to allow Viking to sit and survive in this position.
Viking is trying to break free.
Rydczek gets his hands free as Viking looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek keeps control of the position as Viking tries to break free.
Rydczek looking for the choke but no joy.
Viking tries to escape the position.
Rydczek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Viking is defending well though. Rydczek let's go of the attempt for now.
Rydczek is trying to stick to Viking's back but Viking is turning into Rydczek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rydczek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viking. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (10) vs (7) Viking
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek wants to sweep here but Viking controlling him for the moment.
Viking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rydczek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rydczek keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viking is looking to pass into half guard but Rydczek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rydczek is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (12) vs (7) Viking
Rydczek trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Rydczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rydczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Viking working for a triangle but Rydczek defends it easily.
Viking has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rydczek is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Viking. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (15) vs (7) Viking
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek controls the position.
Rydczek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Rydczek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydczek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Viking looks to move to half guard but instead Rydczek has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydczek (17) vs (7) Viking
Rydczek moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rydczek (20) vs (7) Viking
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek working for the choke.
Rydczek has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Viking has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rydczek wants to control but Viking is keeping busy.
Rydczek seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Viking's chin but Viking turns very nicely into Rydczek's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Viking.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (20) vs (9) Viking
Viking slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking slips nicely into half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking is working for a kimura but Rydczek is defending it quite comfortably.
Viking with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydczek takes the fight on points by 20 to 9.
A very excited looking Gustav Rydczek made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Geiger (ranked 3478 p4p, 396 weight class) and Gionatan Milano (ranked 3475 p4p, 394 weight class). Gionatan Milano 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Karl Geiger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gionatan Milano!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Milano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milano wants to clinch up but Geiger keeps it at a distance.
Geiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Geiger forces Milano back against the cage and clinches.
Geiger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Geiger (4) vs (0) Milano
Milano wants to control but Geiger postures up.
Milano is not content to let Geiger control the position.
Milano tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geiger wants to control but Milano is keeping him busy.
Milano tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geiger working away.
Milano is looking for a sweep.
Geiger controlling the position from side mount.
Geiger trying to control the position but Milano is working away.
Geiger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Milano! Score +2 for reaching mount: Geiger (6) vs (0) Milano
Geiger fails to advance to Milano's back.
Milano is squirming around, avoiding Geiger's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milano is desperately trying to improve his position but Geiger has a good base and remains in mount.
Geiger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Milano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Milano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Milano is still trying to improve position.
Geiger controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geiger wants to control the action but instead Milano gets a body lock and reverses into Geiger's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geiger (6) vs (2) Milano
Geiger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milano wants to control from the top but Geiger keeps moving.
Milano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Geiger has Milano pulled in close to control his posture.
Milano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Geiger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Milano has Geiger in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geiger (8) vs (2) Milano
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Geiger controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milano looking to control.
Geiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Milano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Milano controls Geiger momentarily but Geiger frees himself.
Geiger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milano is keeping the position for now.
Milano working for submissions but it's allowed Geiger to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Milano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Geiger is trying to control. Milano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Milano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geiger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geiger's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Geiger (8) vs (6) Milano
Milano wants to control but Geiger is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Geiger turns into Milano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geiger (10) vs (6) Milano
Milano is trying to keep Geiger in close.
Geiger wants to pass the guard but Milano is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geiger controlling from the top position.
Geiger wants to pass the guard but Milano is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Milano trying to control the position here.
Milano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Geiger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Milano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Milano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Milano wants to control but Geiger passes easily into half guard.
Well, if Geiger 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.
Geiger trying to pass the guard but Milano defending well.
Geiger trying to control from half guard but Milano is working away.
Geiger is stalling here. Milano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Geiger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Milano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Geiger (10) vs (10) Milano
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Milano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Geiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Milano wants to control but Geiger is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Geiger is looking for a sweep.
Geiger can't do much from the bottom here.
Geiger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Milano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Milano trying to mount his opponent but Geiger defends it.
Geiger moves into full guard.
Milano 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Geiger 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Geiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Geiger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Geiger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Milano controls the pace.
Geiger is looking for a triangle here but Milano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Geiger (10) vs (13) Milano
Milano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Geiger has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Geiger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Geiger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Geiger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milano defends it easily.
Milano trying to control but Geiger is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geiger is trying to control the position but Milano postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milano wins on points by 13 to 10.
Gionatan Milano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Frenzel (ranked 3473 p4p, 384 weight class) and Trash Fun (ranked 3489 p4p, 397 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Trash Fun enters 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Karl Frenzel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Trash Fun!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frenzel moves in looking to clinch but Fun pushes him off.
Fun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fun moves into the clinch successfully.
Frenzel is trying to pull guard but Fun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frenzel is trying to pull guard but Fun has him pressed against the cage.
Frenzel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Frenzel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fun is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Frenzel can't fight it off and eventually Fun manages to take the fight to the floor. Frenzel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frenzel (0) vs (2) Fun
Fun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frenzel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frenzel (2) vs (2) Fun
Frenzel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frenzel wants to control from the top but Fun keeps moving.
Frenzel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frenzel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fun looking for a guillotine here but Frenzel defends easily.
Fun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fun trying to control the position.
Frenzel wants to pass the guard but Fun is keeping the position.
Fun is trying to control the position but Frenzel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun keeping moving, preventing Frenzel from controlling successfully.
Fun 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.
Frenzel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frenzel wants to control from the top but Fun keeps moving.
Fun trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fun is pulling down on Frenzel's head to control his posture.
Fun is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frenzel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fun's body to avoid the submission. Fun has instead reached around Frenzel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fun arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trash Fun!
Trash Fun 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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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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Man (ranked 3487 p4p, 386 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3485 p4p, 395 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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; Trash Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Man (2) vs (0) Viking
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Man trying to pass the guard but Viking defending well.
Viking controlling the position for now.
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Viking is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viking has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Viking is trying to control but can't.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man really is a fat lump.
Viking is controlling Man's trapped leg to prevent Man from advancing to side control.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Viking defends it.
Viking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is not content to let Man control the position.
Man is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Viking to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (5) vs (0) Viking
Viking wants to control but Man postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viking regains half guard.
Man is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Viking is not content to let Man control the position.
Viking looking for submissions off his back.
Viking looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is just content to waste time from the top position. Viking takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Viking.
Viking working a defensive guard here.
Man advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viking defends it well.
Man is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Viking trying to control but Man postures up.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Man works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (8) vs (0) Viking
Viking struggling a bit here.
Man moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Man (10) vs (0) Viking
Viking is trying desperately to improve position.
Viking wants to hold on but Man pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Viking is looking to improve his position but Man isn't that keen on the idea.
Viking tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Viking is trying to escape the mount.
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Man prevents Viking from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Man wants to finish this one by submission but Viking is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Man.
Viking wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Man (13) vs (0) Viking
Man tries to get the hooks in deep but Viking pushed the leg off.
Viking trying to control the hands but Man breaks the grip.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to control but Viking is keeping busy.
Viking wants to control his opponent's hands but Man gets his hands free.
Man keeps control of the position as Viking tries to break free.
Viking is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking holding on to Man's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Man slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Viking is really stuck here.
Viking manages to reverse the position and now he's in Man's guard. Nice work there by Viking.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (13) vs (2) Viking
Man controlling the position.
Viking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Viking is proving a slippery customer.
Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Man controls Viking momentarily but Viking frees himself.
Man keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Man keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man looking to control.
Viking is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man 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.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Viking stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viking defends it easily.
Man is breathing heavily.
Viking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viking slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (13) vs (5) Viking
Man is trying to control Viking's posture but Viking avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to improve position but can't.
Viking is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Viking trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, Trash Man 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Walker (ranked 3488 p4p, 392 weight class) and Alberto Bologna (ranked 3476 p4p, 385 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Trash Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alberto Bologna!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walker closes the distance and pushes Bologna back into the cage.
Bologna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bologna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Bologna has him pressed against the cage.
Walker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bologna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trash Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bologna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bologna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Bologna gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bologna is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bologna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position.
Bologna pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologna keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bologna dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Bologna
Walker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bologna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Bologna
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologna just content to control the position.
Bologna trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bologna is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Bologna controlling from side mount.
Bologna trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walker is positioning himself well to prevent Bologna advancing to mount.
Walker trying to control here.
Bologna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Bologna is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker is looking to get back to full guard here but Bologna has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (8) Bologna
Bologna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bologna takes a little break here. Walker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Walker can't do much from the bottom here.
Bologna trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Bologna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control Bologna's posture but Bologna avoids it.
Walker tries to buck Bologna off but Bologna is having none of it.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (0) vs (10) Bologna
Bologna prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bologna avoids the attempt from Walker to control.
Walker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (10) Bologna
Walker trying to control but Bologna is working from the bottom.
Bologna is pulling down on Walker's head. It's preventing any offense from Walker, at least for the moment.
Walker trying to control but Bologna is working from the bottom.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bologna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker 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.
Walker preventing the sweep.
Bologna is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Bologna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Bologna keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker is pushing down on Bologna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bologna is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bologna wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Bologna is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker is taking a breather. Bologna 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.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bologna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Bologna is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bologna trying to control but Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Bologna is working away.
Bologna trying to control from the bottom.
Bologna tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Bologna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is keen to just control but Bologna is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bologna has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Walker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Walker! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (10) Bologna
Bologna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bologna is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bologna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bologna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Bologna has a hand on Walker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Walker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (8) vs (10) Bologna
Bologna just holding on.
Walker is looking to work his way around to Bologna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bologna turns into him and now he's in Walker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (8) vs (12) Bologna
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker 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.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker is pulling down on Bologna's head. It's preventing any offense from Bologna, at least for the moment.
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.
Walker trying to control the position.
Bologna looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (10) vs (12) Bologna
Bologna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker wants to control from the top but Bologna keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bologna wins on points by 12 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Alberto Bologna started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Froere Viking (ranked 3482 p4p, 398 weight class) and Trash Original (ranked 3474 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Trash Original enters 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Froere Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Trash Original!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Original gets tackled into the cage by Viking. Viking maintains the clinch.
Viking ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viking no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Original tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Original trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking keeping full guard, as Original tries to pass.
Original controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 posturing up here but Viking has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Original tries to roll out but it's too tight and Original has to tap! Slick submission there by Viking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Froere Viking!
A very excited looking Froere Viking 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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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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