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Event:
Grapplefest 5
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 4
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Walker (ranked 3545 p4p, 386 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3542 p4p, 389 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 1 losses; Trash Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walker feints and as Viking raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (0) Viking
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Viking is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Viking is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (0) Viking
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to control the position but Viking is working away.
Viking regains half guard.
Viking wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Well, if Walker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Viking is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking is not content to let Walker control the position.
Viking is controlling Walker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker 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. Walker eventually gives up the hold.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viking avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viking has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Viking is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking for a kimura here.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Viking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking for submissions but instead, Viking has regained full guard.
Viking has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
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.
Viking is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viking is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (5) vs (2) Viking
Walker working for a triangle but Viking defends it easily.
Walker is trying to control the position but Viking postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Viking 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 Walker. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (5) Viking
Walker manages to get back to half guard.
Viking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (5) vs (8) Viking
Viking is staying tight to Walker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Viking is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Viking wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control Viking's posture but Viking avoids it.
Viking looking to control but instead Walker has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Walker wants to control but Viking is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viking in particular looking to stall.
Walker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Viking is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Walker is not content to let Viking control the position.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Viking trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Walker continues to stall.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viking is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Walker 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 Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker trying to control here.
Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking wants to pass to mount but Walker is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 8 to 5.
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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Event:
Grapplefest 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 2
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3421 p4p, 381 weight class) and Uebe Viking (ranked 3429 p4p, 386 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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; Gustav Rydczek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uebe Viking!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viking clinches with his opponent.
Rydczek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viking avoids it nicely though and we remain in 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.
Rydczek 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.
Rydczek postures up.
Viking working for a triangle but Rydczek defends it easily.
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.
Viking pulls Rydczek in close to his closed guard and prevents Rydczek from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydczek wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking controls Rydczek momentarily but Rydczek frees himself.
Rydczek controlling from the top position.
Viking wants to sweep here but Rydczek controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek being controlled here momentarily.
Rydczek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rydczek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viking working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rydczek has passed into half guard!
Viking is not content to let Rydczek control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to improve his position but Rydczek is controlling well.
Viking is trying to control but Rydczek passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (3) vs (0) Viking
Viking is looking for a sweep.
Rydczek controls the position from side control.
Viking prevents Rydczek from moving into mount.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking manages to get back to half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a kimura here.
Viking trying to control here.
Rydczek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rydczek slows the pace down in half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a kimura but Viking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydczek to get the leverage.
Rydczek not doing much here.
Viking is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydczek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydczek's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydczek (3) vs (4) Viking
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Viking avoiding Rydczek 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Viking.
A lull in the action here.
Rydczek trying to control the hands but Viking won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek tries to escape but Viking has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Viking is persistently looking for the submission but Rydczek is defending it well.
Viking is riding his opponent, not letting Rydczek buck him off.
Rydczek staying busy and making it hard for Viking to control.
Viking controlling well, preventing Rydczek from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking doesn't have the hooks in and Rydczek manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (5) vs (4) Viking
Rydczek wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking has his hands on Rydczek's head, controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (8) vs (4) Viking
Rydczek working away.
Viking is trying to escape the position but Rydczek is controlling the position.
Rydczek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Viking is right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking for a sweep.
Rydczek is looking to take a break and control but Viking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is trying to control Rydczek's posture but Rydczek avoids it.
Rydczek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rydczek trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydczek is looking to advance position but Viking won't allow it.
Viking is concentrating on defense, preventing Rydczek from advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Viking controlling the position well.
Rydczek is thwarting Viking's attempts to control the position.
Viking gets full guard.
Viking had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rydczek defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking trying to control the position.
Rydczek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rydczek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rydczek is working hard here to advance position.
Rydczek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (11) vs (4) Viking
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek is trying to get an arm triangle but Viking is defending well.
Viking tries to bench press Rydczek off him but Rydczek keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking wants to control but Rydczek postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydczek takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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