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Grapplefest 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Giacomo Modena (ranked 3461 p4p, 373 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3454 p4p, 377 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Giacomo Modena! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Viking drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Modena (0) vs (2) Viking
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Modena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viking is one step ahead there.
Modena is looking for a triangle but Viking pushes his legs off easily.
Viking sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Modena's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modena is trying to control but can't.
Modena is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modena is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modena is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viking keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viking has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Modena defend it? Viking steps over the head and cranks it - Modena is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Viking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uebe Viking!
After winning the bout, Uebe Viking thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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