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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Trash Fights 22(265 structur)
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Eikmeyer closes the distance and clinches up with Wong, looking for a takedown. Eikmeyer pushes Wong against the cage but Wong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mario Eikmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Eikmeyer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eikmeyer lands in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at A Gym inform us that Wong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wong has momentary wrist control but Eikmeyer slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eikmeyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer works over Wong with some ground and pound from guard.
Eikmeyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eikmeyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer throws a strike but Wong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Eikmeyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Eikmeyer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wong stacks Eikmeyer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eikmeyer manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Wong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eikmeyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Wong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wong lands a heavy elbow.
Eikmeyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wong controlling his opponent.
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Wong winds up and cracks Eikmeyer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Wong wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wong seems to be looking for submissions.
Wong prevents Eikmeyer from improving his position.#SUB#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wong uses his free foot to push down on Eikmeyer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eikmeyer. #T3#
Eikmeyer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wong is keen to just control but Eikmeyer is a slippery customer.
Wong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eikmeyer is looking to get to half guard.
Wong trying to control but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Wong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eikmeyer?
Eikmeyer is trying to escape the mount.
Eikmeyer is in a horrible position here. Wong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Wong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eikmeyer hang on?
Eikmeyer is working to get back to half guard.
Wong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eikmeyer is trying to escape the mount.
Wong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eikmeyer is trying desperately to improve position.
Wong working Eikmeyer over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Eikmeyer is rocked!
Wong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eikmeyer is trying to escape the mount.
Wong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eikmeyer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Eikmeyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wong lands a big elbow - Eikmeyer is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Eikmeyer is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Master Wong!
Master Wong 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:
Trash Fights 19(185 structure)
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Nobonaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Nobonaga darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Nobonaga won't allow it.
Nobonaga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nobonaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nobonaga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nobonaga slowing the pace effectively.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nobonaga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nobonaga obliges.
Nobonaga effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga lands with a short shot to the head.
Nobonaga digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
A short left from Nobonaga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobonaga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Nobonaga has Wallace pressed against the cage.
Wallace being controlled against the cage.
Nobonaga tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Nobonaga back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.
Nobonaga stalls.
Nobonaga lands a knee to the head.
Nobonaga is pushing Wallace up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wallace letting Nobonaga take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sagoya Nobonaga.#CL2#
Nobonaga rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nobonaga lands an uppercut.
Nobonaga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nobonaga throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Nobonaga scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nobonaga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nobonaga continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nobonaga tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nobonaga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nobonaga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nobonaga looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Nobonaga - that landed with a thud.
Nobonaga slowing the pace effectively.
Nobonaga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nobonaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Knees to the body from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nobonaga obliges.
Nobonaga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nobonaga scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Nobonaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Nobonaga. #ROC2#
Wallace is rocked!
Nobonaga pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nobonaga taking a breather.
Nobonaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Nobonaga.
The referee calls for Nobonaga to work.
Nobonaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nobonaga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wallace up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sagoya Nobonaga.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wallace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nobonaga - the referee stops the clock and Wallace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nobonaga. Wallace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Nobonaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD2#
Nobonaga cracks Wallace with a big right hand and Wallace goes down!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nobonaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nobonaga trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Nobonaga is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.#SU2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nobonaga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wallace, up you get! #CL2#
Nobonaga closes the distance and clinches.
Nobonaga leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Nobonaga.
Nobonaga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nobonaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nobonaga effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagoya Nobonaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nobonaga gets a clinch. #KD2#
Nobonaga lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Wallace goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Nobonaga in side control.
Nobonaga trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Nobonaga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nobonaga prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nobonaga working the ground and pound but Wallace is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nobonaga is continuing to stall.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nobonaga is staying tight to Wallace's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Nobonaga in side control, throwing shots but Wallace defends.
Wallace being controlled for a moment.
Nobonaga working the ground and pound.
Nobonaga just content to control the position.
Nobonaga tries to score with some ground and pound. Wallace controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nobonaga trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Nobonaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Nobonaga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Nobonaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Wallace takes an elbow to the temple.
Nobonaga stalling against the cage.
Nobonaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallace's defenses.
Good body shot from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga lands a body shot.
Nobonaga landing knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nobonaga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nobonaga lands a left hand.
Nobonaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Nobonaga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallace or not.
Nobonaga pushes Wallace against the cage. Nobonaga is working some dirty boxing. Nobonaga pushes off with a quick right hook! Wallace goes down! Wallace tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nobonaga moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sagoya Nobonaga!
Sagoya Nobonaga is the new middleweight champion!
Sagoya Nobonaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Trash Fights 17(265 structure)
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Bedlaminov throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Bedlaminov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bedlaminov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov misses with the body kick#TD#
and Wong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bedlaminov!
The strikes coming from Wong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wong wants to control but Bedlaminov is keeping him busy.
Bedlaminov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wong lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bedlaminov is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Wong working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#
It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov has been cut.
Wong trying to control the position but Bedlaminov is working away.
Bedlaminov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wong wants to control but Bedlaminov is keeping him busy.
Wong working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Bedlaminov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wong grinds an elbow into Bedlaminov's temple.
Wong wants to control but Bedlaminov is keeping him busy.
Wong is trying to ground and pound but Bedlaminov uses the momentary lack of control by Wong to regain half guard.
Wong prevents Bedlaminov from standing back up.
Bedlaminov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Bedlaminov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wong throws some wild stikes that Bedlaminov manages to avoid easily.
Wong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bedlaminov?
Bedlaminov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wong.
Wong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bedlaminov because Wong loaded up on that one.
Bedlaminov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wong tries to control but Bedlaminov wriggling away.
Wong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bedlaminov because Wong loaded up on that one.
Bedlaminov is squirming around, avoiding Wong's attempts to control the action.
Bedlaminov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wong misses with a head shot.#T4#
Wong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bedlaminov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bedlaminov has worked his arm free - good work by Bedlaminov!
Bedlaminov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bedlaminov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wong is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Bedlaminov's cut.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wong slips a jab and a cross from Bedlaminov.
Wong scores with a punch to the head.
Bedlaminov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wong.
Wong blocks a head kick by Bedlaminov.
Wong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bedlaminov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bedlaminov looks for the body kick but Wong saw that one coming.
Wong attempts a counter takedown but Bedlaminov avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Bedlaminov cracks Wong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bedlaminov finish him?
#ROC2#
Wong is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Master Wong has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Wong limp body while Bedlaminov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Bedlaminov!
Yuri Bedlaminov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Trash Fights 15(185 structure)
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nobonaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sledgehammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nobonaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sledgehammer has a couple of punches blocked by Nobonaga.
Sledgehammer misses with the head strike.
Nobonaga stalling.
Nobonaga lands a nice uppercut.
Nobonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sledgehammer tries to break free but Nobonaga pushes him back against the cage.
Sledgehammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Nobonaga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nobonaga.
Stalling in the clinch from Nobonaga.
Still in the clinch, Nobonaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sledgehammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nobonaga.
Good body shot from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Nobonaga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sledgehammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nobonaga controls his hands.
Sledgehammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nobonaga.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sledgehammer fails to land.
Nobonaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nobonaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Sledgehammer breaks the clinch.
Nobonaga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Nobonaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sledgehammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Nobonaga lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nobonaga.
Sledgehammer can't find room to land a body shot as Nobonaga controls the action.
#BC#
Sledgehammer breaks from the clinch.
Sledgehammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sledgehammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sledgehammer tries to land a front kick but Nobonaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nobonaga tries to clinch but Sledgehammer is having none of it.
Nobonaga jabs at Sledgehammer's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sledgehammer throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Nobonaga darts in and clinches Sledgehammer up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga lands a damaging elbow.
Sledgehammer letting Nobonaga take a breather here.
Nobonaga is stalling here.
#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sledgehammer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nobonaga's brow.
The referee calls for Nobonaga to work.
Nobonaga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nobonaga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sledgehammer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nobonaga can turn it around.
Nobonaga lands a shoulder strike.
Nobonaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sledgehammers head.
Sledgehammer throws a head punch that misses.
Nobonaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nobonaga connects with a knee to the head.
Nobonaga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sledgehammer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nobonaga lands a right hand.
Come on Nobonaga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sledgehammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nobonaga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nobonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sledgehammer stalling in the clinch but Nobonaga improves position. #T3#
Nobonaga misses with a body punch.
Sledgehammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nobonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nobonaga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Sledgehammer fails to land.
Sledgehammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Nobonaga has Sledgehammer pressed against the cage.
Nobonaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Sledgehammer backwards.
Nobonaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nobonaga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nobonaga.#ROC2#
Sledgehammer is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oh Sledgehammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nobonaga creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Sledgehammer! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Nobonaga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sagoya Nobonaga!
A relieved looking Sagoya Nobonaga 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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Event:
Trash Fights 13(265 structure
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Wong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jetstrean counters with a big head kick but Wong shrugs it off.
Jetstrean looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Jetstrean looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Wong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jetstrean circles away.
Jetstrean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jetstrean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Wong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Jetstrean is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jetstrean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jetstrean keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass. #SUB#
Wong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jetstrean is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wong, into his guard. #REVB#
Wong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Wong is trying to keep Jetstrean in close.
#SUB#
Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jetstrean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wong pulls Jetstrean in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.
Wong controls Jetstrean momentarily but Jetstrean frees himself. #SUB#
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jetstrean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wong is tightening it up a little... Jetstrean has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jetstrean reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jetstrean taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Master Wong!
Master Wong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Grapplefest 5
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
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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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 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 5
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
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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Event:
Grapplefest 5
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
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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Event:
Trash Fights 11(185 structure)
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Nobonaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nobonaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulman shoots in and drives through. Nobonaga sprawls well.
Nobonaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paulman.
Paulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulman moves out of range as Nobonaga throws a body kick.
#CL#
Nobonaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paulman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sagoya Nobonaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Nobonaga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nobonaga lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Nobonaga.
Paulman looks winded!
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobonaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Nobonaga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Nobonaga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobonaga slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Nobonaga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paulman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nobonaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Nobonaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nobonaga stalling against the cage.
Nobonaga working Paulman over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nobonaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Nobonaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Paulman tries to pull guard but Nobonaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nobonaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Nobonaga.
Nobonaga taking a breather.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobonaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nobonaga tries to stall but Paulman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nobonaga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Nobonaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Nobonaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulman can't find room to land a body shot as Nobonaga controls the action.
Nobonaga blocks an elbow strike.
Nobonaga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nobonaga leaning against his opponent.
Paulman is trying to pull guard but Nobonaga has him pressed against the cage.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head.
Nobonaga scores a nice knee to the body.
Paulman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nobonaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Nobonaga with a knee to the head.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nobonaga is defending well for now.
Nobonaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nobonaga lands a nice uppercut.
Paulman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nobonaga lands a nice uppercut.
Nobonaga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nobonaga scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Nobonaga lands a shoulder strike.
Nobonaga presses Paulman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nobonaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nobonaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nobonaga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paulman up against the cage.
Paulman takes a shot to the head.
Paulman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nobonaga is struggling to control the position.
Nobonaga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paulman is trying to pull guard but Nobonaga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nobonaga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nobonaga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Russell Paulman's cut even more.
Nobonaga missing with knees to the body.
Nobonaga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nobonaga is stalling here.
#T4#
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Nobonaga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nobonaga lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nobonaga.
Paulman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nobonaga lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Nobonaga.
Knees to the body from Nobonaga.
Paulman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nobonaga works on Paulman's body with a couple of short punches.
Nobonaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulman.
Nobonaga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nobonaga controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Nobonaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulman is trying to drag Nobonaga to the mat but Nobonaga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nobonaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagoya Nobonaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Nobonaga takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Nobonaga on the inside.
Nobonaga lands with a light punch inside.
Nobonaga landing knees to the body.
Paulman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nobonaga smiles and moves away.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nobonaga as he avoids it easily. #KD#
Nobonaga sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Paulman to the ground! Nobonaga dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Paulman is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paulman taking shots to the head.
Paulman is still in real trouble! Can Nobonaga finish him?
Nobonaga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paulman looks a forlorn figure.
Paulman regains half guard.
Well, if Nobonaga 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.
Paulman seems to have recovered his senses.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nobonaga is working away from the top position though.
Paulman is breathing heavily.
Paulman is positioning himself well to prevent Nobonaga advancing to mount. #T1#
Nobonaga stalling.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman is not content to let Nobonaga control the position.
Paulman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nobonaga is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nobonaga prevents Paulman from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paulman won't allow Nobonaga to pass to mount.
Nobonaga is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nobonaga.
Paulman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Nobonaga from controlling successfully.
Paulman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobonaga is one step ahead there. #T3#
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Nobonaga from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russell Paulman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nobonaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nobonaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Nobonaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nobonaga throws a sloppy head kick and Paulman moves out of range easily.
Paulman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Nobonaga moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulman.
A short right from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga misses with a knee strike.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Nobonaga blocks it.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagoya Nobonaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Knees to the body from Nobonaga.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulman pushes off an throws an elbow but Nobonaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nobonaga lands an uppercut.
Paulman tries to work over Nobonaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nobonaga lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Russell Paulman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
I was talking to Nobonaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nobonaga lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga taking a breather.
Sagoya Nobonaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Nobonaga.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nobonaga scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
Russell Paulman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees to the body from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga crunches a lovely knee into Paulman's ribcage.
Nobonaga working Paulman over with knees to the body.
Nobonaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagoya Nobonaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nobonaga punishes Paulman's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Nobonaga lands but Paulman takes it in his stride.
Nobonaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nobonaga defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Nobonaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nobonaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Nobonaga lands with a kick to the temple. Paulman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Nobonaga. #CL#
Nobonaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulman letting Nobonaga take a breather here.
Nobonaga lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russell Paulman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sagoya Nobonaga!
Sagoya Nobonaga 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 4
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Asle Viking (ranked 3540 p4p, 377 weight class) and Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3534 p4p, 384 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 2 wins and 1 losses; Asle Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gustav Rydczek!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rydczek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydczek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Viking manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viking (0) vs (2) Rydczek
Viking looking for a sweep. Not yet Viking, not yet.
Viking might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viking pulls Rydczek in to control the position.
Rydczek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viking is keeping the position for now.
Rydczek controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydczek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viking's guard.
Viking holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
Viking is trying to get back to full guard.
Viking has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydczek is working away from the top position though.
Rydczek is pressing down on Viking's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viking is holding on for now.
Rydczek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (5) Rydczek
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek pushes him away.
Rydczek controlling from the full mount.
Viking stops Rydczek from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek has control of Viking's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Viking regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rydczek avoids the attempt from Viking to control.
Viking really is a fat lump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking to get to half guard.
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek postures up.
Rydczek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydczek looking to secure an arm triangle but Viking defends it well.
Viking wants to control but Rydczek is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek postures up.
Viking tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydczek wants to control the pace but Viking is squirming around nicely.
Rydczek goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Viking is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (2) vs (5) Rydczek
Rydczek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viking controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking stopping the sweep attempt from Rydczek.
Viking advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (5) vs (5) Rydczek
Viking is staying tight to Rydczek's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Viking gets to mount! Rydczek was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viking (7) vs (5) Rydczek
Rydczek has given up his back here. Will Viking look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Viking (10) vs (5) Rydczek
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Viking is persistently looking for the submission but Rydczek is defending it well.
Good control from Viking.
Viking struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to control the action but Viking just sinks the hooks in.
Viking has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rydczek's body.
Viking is not going to allow Rydczek to sit and survive in this position.
Viking trying to control momentarily.
Viking keeps control of the position easily here as Rydczek tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek tries to break free.
Viking is looking to control Rydczek but Rydczek is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Rydczek right now.
Viking tightening his grip on Rydczek, looking for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Viking working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rydczek is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Viking.
Viking keeps control of the position as Rydczek tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rydczek tries to escape the position.
Rydczek keeps trying to improve his position.
Viking wants to control but Rydczek manages to buck him off and is now in Viking's guard! Nice work there by Rydczek! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viking (10) vs (7) Rydczek
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydczek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viking trying to control the position.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rydczek from controlling successfully.
Viking wants to sweep but no luck.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Rydczek from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rydczek won't allow Viking to sweep him here.
Rydczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking keeping full guard, as Rydczek tries to pass.
Rydczek trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to keep Rydczek in close.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking has his foot on Rydczek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydczek works his way back into a safe position though.
Rydczek tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rydczek tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rydczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking wants to control the position but Rydczek says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rydczek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Asle Viking thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Grapplefest 4
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivar Viking (ranked 3541 p4p, 383 weight class) and Trash Original (ranked 3531 p4p, 396 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 1 losses; Ivar Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Trash Original!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
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 Original counters by moving into the clinch.
Original is trying to drag Viking to the mat but Viking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Original tries to pull guard but Viking forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viking jumps into guard, dragging Original to the mat.
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 intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Original 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.
Original got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viking has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Original has managed to get both his arms back between Viking's legs - danger averted.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Original from controlling successfully.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Original from controlling successfully.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Original is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Original might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viking haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Viking pulls Original in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Original 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 Viking. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (3) Original
Original looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Viking is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking prevents Original from improving position.
Viking is trying to get back to half guard.
Original trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Original's best efforts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Original is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viking has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Viking manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viking looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Viking's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Original avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking wants to sweep here but Original controlling him for the moment.
Viking looking to control.
Original is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Viking seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping full guard, as Original tries to pass.
Viking looking to control.
Viking looking for a guillotine here but Original defends easily.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Original being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Original thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Original from controlling successfully.
Original postures up.
Original tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Original sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viking looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Original trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking is trying to control the position but Original postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Original trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking controls Original momentarily but Original frees himself.
Original wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Viking pulls Original in close to prevent any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to control the position but Original postures up.
Original wants to pass the guard but Viking is keeping the position.
Original slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viking (0) vs (6) Original
Viking can't do much from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Original is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Original trying to control the action but Viking is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Original wins on points by 6 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Trash Original thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 4
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ragnaar Viking (ranked 3538 p4p, 387 weight class) and Paolo Turin (ranked 3547 p4p, 382 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Ragnaar Viking! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Paolo Turin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turin gets caught napping as Viking dives in and scores a takedown. Turin manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viking (2) vs (0) Turin
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.
Viking controlling from the top position.
Viking passes Turin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turin trying to control from the bottom.
Turin works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turin keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Turin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viking defends it easily.
Viking is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turin keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Viking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viking has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking is stalling in the full guard.
Viking seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turin for as long as he can get away with.
Viking has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Turin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viking 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turin keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Viking being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking stays in close to Turin's body and controls the position.
Viking wants to control from the top but Turin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Viking rolls with it to try and escape but Turin cranks on the arm and Viking is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolo Turin!
Our winner, Paolo Turin, 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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Event:
Trash Fights 9(265 structure)
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Dzoker shoots in and drives through. Wong sprawls well.
Wong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dzoker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wong avoids it really well and circles away.
Dzoker tries for a takedown but Wong circles away easily#TD2#
and Wong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dzoko Dzoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wong winds up and cracks Dzoker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wong tries to pass to full mount but Dzoker defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Dzoker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dzoker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Dzoker is looking for a sweep. Wong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Dzoker is working hard here to advance position.
Wong lands strikes from half guard.
Wong trying to control the action but Dzoker is working from the bottom.
Wong is nestled in close to Dzoker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wong is thwarting Dzoker's attempts to control the position.
Wong is looking to advance position but Dzoker won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Wong. #CUT2#
Dzoko Dzoker's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Dzoker trying to hold on to Wong's head to control him but Wong postures up.
Wong lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
Dzoko Dzoker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wong throwing shots but Dzoker is blocking nicely.
Dzoker is trying to control but can't.
Dzoker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jeez, Dzoko Dzoker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dzoko Dzoker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Master Wong!
A very excited looking Master Wong 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.
The defeated Dzoko Dzoker had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.
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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 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlo Roma (ranked 3491 p4p, 399 weight class) and Asle Viking (ranked 3483 p4p, 383 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Carlo Roma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Asle Viking!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking clinches up with Roma and pushes him back against the cage.
Viking decides to pull guard.
Roma has gone for a leg lock! Viking slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roma's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (0) vs (2) Viking
Roma 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: Roma (2) vs (2) Viking
Viking keeping hold of Roma's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Viking 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Roma is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Viking wants to get back to full guard.
Roma trying to advance position but Viking counters by regaining guard.
Roma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viking looking for a guillotine here but Roma defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Viking 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.
Roma won't allow Viking to sweep him here.
Viking pulls Roma in close to prevent any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Viking has eaten all the pies!
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roma controls the pace.
Roma wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma wants to pass the guard but Viking is keeping the position.
Viking is looking for a triangle but Roma pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking trying to control the position.
Roma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Viking dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (2) vs (4) Viking
Viking trying to control but Roma is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking being controlled here momentarily.
Roma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roma wants to improve his position but instead Viking has moved into half guard.
Viking is taking a breather. Roma 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking moves into full mount! Roma won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (2) vs (7) Viking
Viking controlling from mount.
Roma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roma wants to control but Viking is having none of it.
Roma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Viking fails to advance to Roma's back.
Viking content just to control the position here.
Roma working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking goes for an armbar but Roma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Roma. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (4) vs (7) Viking
Viking keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Viking is trying to control the position but Roma postures up.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roma is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roma tries to free his leg and advance position but Viking is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roma pushes down on Viking's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roma wants to take a breather but Viking is having none of it.
Roma prevents Viking from improving his position.
Roma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viking trying to control from the bottom.
Roma not doing much here.
Viking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roma pulls his head out easily.
Viking looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking is trying to maintain the position but Roma is very close to passing his half guard.
Roma wants to free his trapped foot but Viking is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Viking is looking to improve his position.
Viking is still trying to improve position.
Roma wants to work for an arm triangle but Viking is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Roma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roma is keen to just control but Viking is a slippery customer.
Roma 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.
Viking wants to improve his position but Roma is controlling well.
Viking is trying to control but Roma manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Roma (7) vs (7) Viking
Roma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Viking defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roma.
Viking wants to control but Roma is having none of it.
Viking keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Viking keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roma swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Viking is now in Roma's guard. A big mistake from Roma there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roma (7) vs (9) Viking
Viking works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viking looking to pass the guard.
Viking slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Viking tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roma keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Roma controls Viking momentarily but Viking frees himself.
Viking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking wins on points by 9 to 7.
Asle 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 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustav Rydczek (ranked 3477 p4p, 390 weight class) and Ragnaar Viking (ranked 3481 p4p, 393 weight class). Ragnaar Viking is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 Rydczek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ragnaar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking gets a clinch.
Rydczek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viking is defending well.
Viking pulls guard.
Viking being controlled here, momentarily.
Viking trying to keep a closed guard but Rydczek is proving a slippery customer.
Viking 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: Rydczek (0) vs (2) Viking
Viking trying to pass the guard but Rydczek defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking wants to control but Rydczek is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydczek 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 Rydczek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Viking tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rydczek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydczek is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viking in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking wants to work for an arm triangle but Rydczek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydczek trying to control here.
Viking not doing much here.
Viking trying to mount his opponent but Rydczek defends it.
Viking is keen to just control but Rydczek is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Viking stalling.
Viking seems to be looking for submissions.
Viking is looking to advance position but Rydczek won't allow it.
Rydczek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viking pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek trying to get back to full guard but Viking takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (0) vs (5) Viking
Rydczek regains half guard.
Rydczek tries to roll over but Viking keeps him under control.
Viking controlling the action here.
Rydczek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viking's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viking's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydczek (4) vs (5) Viking
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Viking tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Viking prevents Rydczek from taking his back.
Viking tries to hold on but Rydczek postures up.
Viking manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rydczek in particular looking to stall.
Viking trying to hold on to Rydczek's head to control him but Rydczek postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Viking! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (7) vs (5) Viking
Viking wants to hold on but Rydczek pushes him away.
Rydczek moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Rydczek (10) vs (5) Viking
Viking is trying to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Viking looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rydczek.
Rydczek looking for the choke but no joy.
Rydczek is not going to allow Viking to sit and survive in this position.
Viking is trying to break free.
Rydczek gets his hands free as Viking looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek keeps control of the position as Viking tries to break free.
Rydczek looking for the choke but no joy.
Viking tries to escape the position.
Rydczek is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Viking is defending well though. Rydczek let's go of the attempt for now.
Rydczek is trying to stick to Viking's back but Viking is turning into Rydczek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rydczek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viking. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (10) vs (7) Viking
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek wants to sweep here but Viking controlling him for the moment.
Viking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rydczek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rydczek keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Viking showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viking is looking to pass into half guard but Rydczek pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rydczek is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (12) vs (7) Viking
Rydczek trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Rydczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rydczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Viking working for a triangle but Rydczek defends it easily.
Viking has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rydczek 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 Viking. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydczek (15) vs (7) Viking
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek controls the position.
Rydczek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Rydczek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydczek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Viking looks to move to half guard but instead Rydczek has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydczek (17) vs (7) Viking
Rydczek moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rydczek (20) vs (7) Viking
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydczek working for the choke.
Rydczek has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Viking has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rydczek wants to control but Viking is keeping busy.
Rydczek seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Viking's chin but Viking turns very nicely into Rydczek's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Viking.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydczek (20) vs (9) Viking
Viking slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Viking slips nicely into half guard.
Rydczek is looking for a sweep. Viking is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viking is working for a kimura but Rydczek is defending it quite comfortably.
Viking with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydczek takes the fight on points by 20 to 9.
A very excited looking Gustav Rydczek 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 3
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trash Bin (ranked 3486 p4p, 400 weight class) and Ivar Viking (ranked 3484 p4p, 389 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 0 losses; Trash Bin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivar Viking!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viking clinches up against the cage.
Bin drags the fight down to the ground.
Bin keeping full guard, as Viking tries to pass.
Bin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viking lying in Bin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Viking taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trash Bin!
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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