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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro and Myles Grady. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Myles Grady!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loureiro but Loureiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grady misses with a takedown attempt - Loureiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loureiro rushes Grady and presses him up against the cage.
Loureiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Loureiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loureiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grady defends well.
Loureiro working for submissions but it's allowed Grady to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grady is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loureiro is just riding it out for now. Grady eventually gives up the hold.
Loureiro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Grady is working for a submission of some sort.
Loureiro is in trouble now - Grady has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (3) Grady
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loureiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loureiro gets back to half guard.
Grady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grady wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to get to full guard but Grady has control of the leg.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Grady keeps him under control.
Grady is working for a kimura but Loureiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Grady is trying to control the action in half guard but Loureiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Loureiro wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro gets full guard.
Grady wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grady wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Loureiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grady trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loureiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loureiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loureiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grady passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (6) Grady
Grady is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grady working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grady trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Loureiro manages to get back to half guard.
Grady stalling.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Grady.
Loureiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loureiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grady defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grady uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (9) Grady
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Loureiro is working hard here to advance position.
Grady trying to control the position but Loureiro is working away.
A lull in the action here as Grady stalls from top position.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Grady keeps moving and retains side control.
Loureiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (9) Grady
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loureiro is working for an americana but Grady has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Loureiro was thinking about the submission.
Grady is adopting a defensive guard.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro wants to control from the top but Grady keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grady has control of Loureiro's left arm, preventing Loureiro from doing any damage.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grady is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro passes into half guard.
Grady controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grady is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loureiro pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grady could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Loureiro has cracked it and Grady is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Loureiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Loureiro! |
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