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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Geiger (ranked 3624 p4p, 386 weight class) and Ragnaar Viking (ranked 3627 p4p, 383 weight class). Ragnaar 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 1 wins and 3 losses; Karl Geiger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Ragnaar Viking! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Viking feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Geiger (0) vs (2) Viking The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Viking advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Geiger (0) vs (5) Viking Viking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Geiger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Viking is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Geiger (0) vs (7) Viking Viking looking to control and managing it successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viking wants to take his opponent's back but Geiger doesn't allow it. Viking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geiger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Geiger can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Viking looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Geiger wants to control but Viking is having none of it. Viking controlling the pace for now. Geiger wants to hold on but Viking pushes him away. Viking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Geiger is looking to escape. Viking content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Viking goes for an armbar but Geiger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Geiger. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geiger (2) vs (7) Viking Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Viking working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geiger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geiger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Viking controls Geiger momentarily but Geiger frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Geiger is stalling in the full guard. Geiger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viking has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geiger has managed to get both his arms back between Viking's legs - danger averted. Geiger trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom. Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Geiger wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Viking can't keep his opponent in guard - Geiger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Geiger 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. Viking is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Viking is looking to control Geiger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viking avoid being mounted? Geiger wants to pass to mount but Viking is defending the position. Geiger is working hard here to advance position. Geiger is trying to control the action in half guard but Viking is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard. Viking trying to hold on to Geiger's head to control him but Geiger postures up.
Viking is concentrating on defense, preventing Geiger from advancing position. Viking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Geiger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Viking's thigh. Viking counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Geiger postures up.
Geiger passes into half guard. Viking is refusing to be controlled, as Geiger sits in half guard. Viking trying to control but Geiger postures up.
Geiger trying to mount his opponent but Viking defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Viking is looking to improve his position.
Viking keeps trying to improve his position. Geiger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viking defends it well. Geiger prevents Viking from improving his position. Viking is refusing to be controlled, as Geiger sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Viking slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Viking working a defensive guard here.
Geiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Viking working for a triangle but Geiger defends it easily.
Viking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Geiger sitting in guard, not really doing much. Geiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard. Viking keeping moving, preventing Geiger from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Geiger preventing the sweep. Viking has his hands on Geiger's head, controlling the position. Geiger trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom. Geiger 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Viking is looking for a triangle but Geiger pushes his legs off easily.
Viking looking for a sweep. Not yet Viking, not yet. Geiger pushes down on Viking's leg and manages to get into half guard. Geiger is thwarting Viking's attempts to control the position. Viking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Geiger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viking is defending against the submission attempts here by Geiger.
Geiger wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Viking controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Geiger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Geiger (5) vs (7) Viking Viking tries to reverse the position but Geiger maintains control. Geiger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Geiger trying to control but he's not successful this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Viking wants to control but Geiger is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Viking wins on points by 7 to 5. Our winner, Ragnaar Viking, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Walker (ranked 3634 p4p, 382 weight class) and Karl Frenzel (ranked 3619 p4p, 394 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 2 losses; Trash Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Karl Frenzel! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Walker clinches. Walker has picked Frenzel up - he's going for a ride! Walker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Frenzel Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frenzel sees it coming and defends easily. Frenzel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. Frenzel is controlling Walker's position as best he can from this difficult position. Frenzel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Walker passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (0) Frenzel We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frenzel is looking for a sweep. Walker controls the position from side control. You can see the frustration on Frenzel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walker moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (7) vs (0) Frenzel Frenzel is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action. Frenzel 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 (7) vs (2) Frenzel Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frenzel defends it easily. Walker working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frenzel pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Frenzel is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Frenzel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Walker is looking for a sweep. Frenzel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Walker wants to control but Frenzel is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Frenzel is looking for a kimura here.
Frenzel is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Frenzel is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it. Walker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frenzel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Walker wants to improve his position but instead Frenzel has moved into half guard.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Walker is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Frenzel stalling. Walker is looking for a sweep. Frenzel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Frenzel is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Frenzel controlling the action here. Walker is staying active underneath Frenzel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Frenzel is looking to stall here but Walker recovers full guard. Walker keeping full guard, as Frenzel tries to pass. Frenzel wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving. Frenzel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Walker managing to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Walker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frenzel controls the pace. Frenzel lying in Walker's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Walker decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Frenzel taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trash Walker! During a confident post fight interview, Trash Walker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rehrl (ranked 3626 p4p, 377 weight class) and Ivar Viking (ranked 3630 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gustav Rehrl! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ivar Viking! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Rehrl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viking tries to avoid it but Rehrl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viking to the ground. Viking escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Viking gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rehrl (2) vs (0) Viking Rehrl preventing the sweep. Rehrl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Rehrl trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Viking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rehrl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round. Viking is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Rehrl wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving. Viking has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rehrl has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (5) vs (0) Viking Rehrl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rehrl taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Viking is trying to get back to half guard. Viking is trying to work for a sweep but Rehrl has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rehrl (7) vs (0) Viking Viking is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viking wants to control but Rehrl is having none of it. Viking is desperately trying to improve his position but Rehrl has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Viking regains half guard. Viking has his hands clasped together around Rehrl's back. He's all about the action. Rehrl trying to mount his opponent but Viking defends it. Rehrl wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rehrl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viking is just riding it out for now. Rehrl eventually gives up the hold. Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Viking wants to control but Rehrl passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (10) vs (0) Viking Rehrl happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Viking regains half guard. Rehrl is looking to pass Viking's guard but actually Viking recovers to full guard. Viking keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully. Rehrl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viking looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rehrl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Viking looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rehrl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viking is just riding it out for now. Rehrl eventually gives up the hold. Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rehrl pulls his head out easily. Rehrl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viking knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rehrl is controlling the pace.
Rehrl is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Viking moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Rehrl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Viking lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (10) vs (2) Viking Rehrl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viking can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Rehrl looking for a guillotine here but Viking defends easily.
Viking is looking to pass into half guard but Rehrl pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rehrl is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (12) vs (2) Viking
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Viking is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viking pulls Rehrl in to control the position. Rehrl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Viking keeping moving, preventing Rehrl from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rehrl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rehrl controls the pace. Viking controls Rehrl momentarily but Rehrl frees himself. Viking throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rehrl uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rehrl (15) vs (2) Viking Rehrl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Rehrl is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Viking struggling a bit here. Viking is looking to regain half guard here but Rehrl keeps moving and retains side control. Rehrl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Rehrl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Viking's legs. Who's going to make the next move? Rehrl working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rehrl's best efforts. Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Viking works his way to full guard. Good work. Viking has his hands on Rehrl's head, controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rehrl is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viking is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viking has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rehrl (15) vs (4) Viking Viking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Rehrl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rehrl swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rehrl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rehrl, not yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rehrl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viking stays in close to Rehrl's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Rehrl takes the fight on points by 15 to 4. Our winner, Gustav Rehrl, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3623 p4p, 380 weight class) and Gionatan Milano (ranked 3621 p4p, 384 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Gustav Rydczek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gionatan Milano! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Milano darts in and clinches Rydczek up against the cage. Rydczek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Milano.
Rydczek gets control of Milano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rydczek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Milano trying to control but Rydczek is working from the bottom. Rydczek pulls Milano in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Milano trying to control but Rydczek is working from the bottom. Milano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rydczek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milano defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rydczek has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Milano doesn't defend quickly enough and Rydczek has managed to lock this one up! Can Milano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rydczek on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gustav Rydczek! A relieved looking Gustav Rydczek 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Froere Viking (ranked 3628 p4p, 388 weight class) and Trash Man (ranked 3633 p4p, 376 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Froere Viking has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Froere Viking seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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; Froere Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Trash Man! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viking (0) vs (2) Man Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Man has eaten all the pies! Man wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving. Viking has control of Man's left arm, preventing Man from doing any damage. Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Man is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Viking throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving. Viking looking to control.
Viking has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Man should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Viking has tightened it up now! Man should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Froere Viking! Froere Viking 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 Uebe Viking (ranked 3631 p4p, 385 weight class) and Paolo Turin (ranked 3636 p4p, 378 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Uebe Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Paolo Turin! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Turin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viking swats him away and circles back towards the center. Viking closes the distance and clinches. Turin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Viking showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Turin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viking defends well. Viking tries to free his leg and advance position but Turin is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viking is stalling in the full guard. Turin working for a triangle but Viking defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Turin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Viking drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (0) vs (2) Turin Viking has control of Turin's left arm, preventing Turin from doing any damage. Turin stopping the sweep attempt from Viking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turin trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turin stopping the sweep attempt from Viking. Viking throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turin wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turin preventing the sweep. Turin trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom. Viking is pulling down on Turin's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turin trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom. Turin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Turin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (5) Turin Viking is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Viking regains half guard there - taking advantage of Turin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Viking is looking to improve his position.
Turin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (8) Turin Viking is looking for a sweep. Viking struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Turin trying to control the position but Viking is working away. Viking tries to buck Turin off but Turin is having none of it. Turin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Viking rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Turin's guard! Nice work there by Viking! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (2) vs (8) Turin Viking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turin is keeping the position for now. Turin working for submissions but it's allowed Viking to get to half guard.
Turin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Turin wants to improve his position but instead Viking has moved into half guard.
Turin is controlling Viking's position as best he can from this difficult position. Turin is refusing to be controlled, as Viking sits in half guard. Viking trying to control from Turin's half guard. Turin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Turin trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Viking avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viking trying to move into half guard but instead Turin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (2) vs (10) Turin Turin passes Viking's left leg - he's now in half guard. Turin wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Viking won't allow Turin to pass to mount. Viking manages to get to full guard.
Viking bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (4) vs (10) Turin Viking slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (7) vs (10) Turin Viking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Turin is looking to regain half guard here but Viking keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Viking laying and praying for a moment but Turin takes advantage and regains half guard. Viking is trying to work for a kimura but Turin is defending well.
Turin wants to get back to full guard. Turin is refusing to be controlled, as Viking sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Viking is pressing down on Turin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turin is holding on for now. Turin wants to improve his position but Viking is controlling well.
Turin actively working from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Viking looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Turin trying to hold on to Viking's head to control him but Viking postures up.
Viking sitting and controlling from the half guard. Viking is looking for a kimura here.
Turin is refusing to be controlled, as Viking sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Turin tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control. Turin 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. Turin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Viking pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (10) vs (10) Turin The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Viking trying to control but he's not successful this time. Turin can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Viking tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Viking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turin is looking to escape. Turin is trying to escape the mount but Viking keeps good control and instead manages to take Turin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Viking (13) vs (10) Turin Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Viking just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Turin trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Viking takes the fight on points by 13 to 10. An out of breath Uebe Viking 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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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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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Faisst (ranked 3625 p4p, 391 weight class) and Carlo Roma (ranked 3637 p4p, 389 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 2 losses; Gustav Faisst! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carlo Roma! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Roma shoots in but Faisst avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Roma jumps guard but Faisst turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Faisst jumps guard and drags Roma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Roma trying to control but Faisst is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Faisst is looking for a triangle here but Roma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Faisst (0) vs (3) Roma We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Faisst is not content to let Roma control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faisst is looking to regain half guard here but Roma keeps moving and retains side control. Roma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Roma advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Faisst (0) vs (5) Roma Faisst is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roma prevents Faisst from getting the reversal. Faisst tries to hold on but Roma pushes him away. Faisst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roma on the ground. Roma trying to control but he's not successful this time. Faisst is looking to improve his position but Roma isn't that keen on the idea. Roma forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Faisst (0) vs (8) Roma Roma trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Faisst doesn't escape. Faisst wants to control his opponent's hands but Roma gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roma sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Faisst taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlo Roma! Carlo Roma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asle Viking (ranked 3629 p4p, 393 weight class) and Trash Fun (ranked 3635 p4p, 387 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Asle Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Trash Fun! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Fun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Viking was covering up waiting for the punch and Fun finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viking (0) vs (2) Fun Viking has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fun has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (5) Fun Fun is trying to get an arm triangle but Viking is defending well. Viking is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fun trying to control the position but Viking is working away. Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Viking's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working. Viking trying his best to control but Fun has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viking (0) vs (7) Fun Viking wants to control but Fun is having none of it. Viking sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fun is thwarting Viking's attempts to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fun is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fun to get the leverage. Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Viking manages to get to full guard.
Viking has his hands on Fun's head, controlling the position. Viking has his foot on Fun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fun works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Viking trying to control the position here. Fun showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Fun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fun wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving. Viking being controlled here, momentarily. Fun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fun trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Viking is trying to keep Fun in close.
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fun controls the pace. Fun trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Viking is trying to keep Fun in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Fun tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard. Fun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viking's guard. Viking wants to improve his position but Fun is controlling well.
Fun is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fun to get the leverage. Well, if Fun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fun's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viking (4) vs (7) Fun Viking is hanging on to Fun's back as he tries to escape.
Viking looking for the choke but no joy. Fun prevents Viking from getting a body triangle. Viking looking to break Fun's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fun remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Viking will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Fun manages to reverse the position and now he's in Viking's guard. Nice work there by Fun.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (4) vs (9) Fun Fun passes into half guard. Viking keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Fun seems to be looking for submissions.
Viking gets full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Fun trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Viking trying to control the position.
Fun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Viking trying to control the position.
Viking trying to control the position here. Fun trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fun controls the pace. Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy. Viking trying to control the position.
Fun is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Viking pulls Fun in close to prevent any damage. Fun trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom. Fun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard. Viking trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Fun stands and throws Viking's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (4) vs (12) Fun Fun trying to control the position but Viking is working away. Viking tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. You can see the frustration on Viking's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Viking sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Fun is trying to control. Viking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Viking tries to get to full guard but Fun has control of the leg. Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Fun is looking for a kimura here.
Fun wants to control but Viking is keeping him busy. Fun is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fun to get the leverage. Viking is defending against the submission attempts here by Fun.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Viking is trying to control but can't.
Viking is positioning himself well to prevent Fun advancing to mount. Fun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Viking is trying to maintain the position but Fun is very close to passing his half guard. Fun trying to control the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Viking looking for submissions off his back. Fun is working for a kimura but Viking is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fun wants to pass the guard but Viking is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Fun wins on points by 12 to 4. A very excited looking Trash Fun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Bin (ranked 3632 p4p, 390 weight class) and Alberto Bologna (ranked 3622 p4p, 375 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Trash Bin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alberto Bologna! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Bin gets tackled into the cage by Bologna. Bologna maintains the clinch. Bologna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bin can't get the takedown.
Bologna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bologna has Bin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bologna can't get the takedown.
Trash Bin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Bologna. Bin is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bologna gets control of Bin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bologna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bin passes Bologna's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bologna is in trouble now - Bin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bin (3) vs (0) Bologna Bologna tries to lock up and control but Bin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bin looking to control but Bologna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bologna is trying desperately to improve position. Bologna 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. Bologna tries to get to full guard but Bin has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bologna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bologna is positioning himself well to prevent Bin advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bologna wants to improve his position but Bin is controlling well.
Bologna keeping control of the position. Well, if Bin 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.
Bologna trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bin seems to be working for a kimura but Bologna defends the submission attempt. Bin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bin (6) vs (0) Bologna Bologna is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bin controlling the position easily from mount. Bin looking to control but Bologna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Bologna is working to get back to half guard.
Bologna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bologna is still trying to improve position. Bologna gets back to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bin in particular looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Bologna tries to roll over but Bin keeps him under control. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bin in particular looking to stall. Bologna keeps control of the position for the meantime. Bin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bologna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bologna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Bologna 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. Bin 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 moves into full guard.
Bin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bologna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bin is working away from the top position though. Bin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bologna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Bin trying to control the pace. Bin prevents Bologna from improving his position. Bologna is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bin (9) vs (0) Bologna Bologna tries to improve position but can't. Bin slows the pace down. Bin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Bologna struggling a bit here. Bologna is not content to let Bin control the position. Bologna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Bologna wants to control but Bin postures up. Bin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bologna's legs. Bologna can't do much from the bottom here. Bologna regains half guard. Bologna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Bin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bologna trying to control here.
Bologna tries to get to full guard but Bin has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Bin wants to control but Bologna is keeping him busy. Bologna trying to control but Bin postures up.
Bin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bologna is staying active underneath Bin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bologna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Bologna won't allow Bin to pass to mount. Still in half guard, Bin seems content to control. Bin prevents Bologna from improving his position. Bin sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bin is looking for a kimura but Bologna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bin to get the leverage. Bin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Bologna trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bologna manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bologna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bin (9) vs (2) Bologna Bin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bin is pulling down on Bologna's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight! Bin takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. Trash Bin 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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