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Grapplefest 3 PBP Commentary |
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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