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Event:
Grapplefest 5
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 4
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Bin (ranked 3543 p4p, 394 weight class) and Froere Viking (ranked 3539 p4p, 392 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 3 wins and 0 losses; Trash Bin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Froere Viking!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viking is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bin pulls guard effortlessly.
Bin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Viking uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bin (0) vs (3) Viking
Bin is not content to let Viking control the position.
Viking slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking wants to control but Bin is keeping him busy.
Viking working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin is looking for a sweep.
Bin stops Viking from passing to mount.
Viking is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Viking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Viking tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bin tries to bench press Viking off him but Viking keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bin is not content to let Viking control the position.
Bin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin prevents Viking from improving position.
Bin trying to remain calm as Viking controls from the top position.
Viking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viking trying to control the position but Bin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin struggling a bit here.
Viking takes a little break here. Bin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bin wants to control but Viking postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bin tries to improve position but can't.
Viking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viking wants to control but Bin is keeping him busy.
Viking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control the position but Bin is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bin, who protects the arm well.
Bin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viking wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Viking off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bin (4) vs (3) Viking
Viking wants to escape the position.
Bin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Viking's body.
Bin wants to control but Viking is keeping busy.
Bin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Viking taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trash Bin!
Trash Bin retains his heavyweight title!
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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Event:
Grapplefest 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Froere Viking (ranked 3451 p4p, 380 weight class) and Karl Geiger (ranked 3447 p4p, 378 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Froere Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karl Geiger!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Geiger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Viking decides to pull guard.
Geiger is looking to advance position but Viking has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viking (4) vs (0) Geiger
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geiger wants to control but Viking is having none of it.
Viking prevents Geiger from getting the reversal.
Viking wants to take Geiger's back here but Geiger is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geiger tries to control the position but Viking now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Viking (7) vs (0) Geiger
Viking trying to control.
Geiger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking is working for a kimura but Geiger is defending it quite comfortably.
Viking is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geiger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Geiger is trying to maintain the position but Viking is very close to passing his half guard.
Geiger is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geiger gets back to full guard.
Viking slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Geiger keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Viking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Viking trying to control but Geiger is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geiger seems keen to control Viking's posture.
Viking won't allow Geiger to sweep him here.
Viking content to stall in guard here.
Viking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Geiger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viking has managed to get both his arms back between Geiger's legs - danger averted.
Geiger wants to improve his position but instead Viking has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Geiger.
Viking wants to control from the top but Geiger keeps moving.
Viking is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Geiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Geiger wants to sweep here but Viking controlling him for the moment.
Viking sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Geiger's guard.
Geiger trying to control but Viking postures up.
Viking wants to pass to mount but Geiger is defending the position.
Viking is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geiger is just riding it out for now. Viking eventually gives up the hold.
Viking tries to pass to full mount but Geiger defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Geiger is concentrating on defense, preventing Viking from advancing position.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geiger keeps working.
Viking is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viking content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Geiger is trying to maintain the position but Viking is very close to passing his half guard.
Viking is taking a breather. Geiger 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.
Viking is looking for a kimura here.
Viking controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Geiger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geiger keeps working.
Viking perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Geiger keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Viking is looking for a kimura but Geiger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viking to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Geiger keeping control of the position.
Geiger wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viking looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viking is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Geiger is not content to let Viking control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Geiger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Viking is keen to just control but Geiger is a slippery customer.
Geiger wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viking wants to control but Geiger is keeping him busy.
Viking is really struggling to control Geiger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Geiger wants to get back to full guard.
Viking trying to control the action but Geiger is working from the bottom.
Viking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Geiger is refusing to be controlled, as Viking sits in half guard.
Viking seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to control but Geiger is keeping him busy.
Geiger tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Geiger looking for submissions off his back.
Viking is working for a kimura but Geiger is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Geiger is looking to improve his position.
Viking seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Viking is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Geiger defends it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking is pressing down on Geiger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Geiger is holding on for now.
Geiger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viking is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geiger is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Viking is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Froere 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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Event:
Grapplefest 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlo Roma (ranked 3435 p4p, 370 weight class) and Froere Viking (ranked 3426 p4p, 369 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 Froere Viking 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlo Roma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Froere Viking!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Roma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roma jumps guard.
Roma seems keen to control Viking's posture.
Roma working a defensive guard here.
Viking wants to pass the guard but Roma is keeping the position.
Roma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viking preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma looking to control.
Viking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roma is keeping the position for now.
Viking controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roma managing to control the position.
Viking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viking has managed to get both his arms back between Roma's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Roma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viking is pressing down on Roma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roma is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roma defends it well.
Viking is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viking.
Viking is thwarting Roma's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roma won't allow Viking to pass to mount.
Viking controlling the action here.
Viking is looking to stall here but Roma recovers full guard.
Roma is pulling down on Viking's head. It's preventing any offense from Viking, at least for the moment.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roma pulls Viking in close to prevent any damage.
Viking controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Viking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roma is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viking wants to pass the guard but Roma is defending well.
Roma trying to hold on to Viking's head to control him but Viking postures up.
Roma is staying active underneath Viking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (0) vs (3) Viking
Roma is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roma tries to lock up and control but Viking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viking looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Viking sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viking trying to control but Roma is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Viking working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Viking wants to take Roma's back but he can't do it this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Viking controlling from mount.
Roma is trying desperately to improve position.
Viking controlling from mount.
Roma is trying to escape the mount but Viking keeps good control and instead manages to take Roma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Roma (0) vs (6) Viking
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Viking trying to control momentarily.
Viking has managed to slip his arm under Roma's chin. This could be all over... yep, Roma is tapping out! Submission win for Viking.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Froere Viking! |
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