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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Breedon (ranked 2565 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 6220 p4p, 0 weight class). Breedon comes to the cage accompanied by Quiet Riot - Come On Feel The Noise. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tom Breedon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Breedon dives in and grabs Loureiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loureiro pushes down on Breedon's head and hops out.
Loureiro feints the counter takedown.
Breedon tries to close the distance and clinch but Loureiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tom Breedon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loureiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Breedon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Loureiro gets a clinch.
Loureiro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Breedon regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breedon (0) vs (2) Loureiro
Loureiro looking to pass the guard.
Breedon 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.
Loureiro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon wants to improve his position but instead Loureiro has moved into half guard.
Loureiro wants to pass to mount but Breedon is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breedon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loureiro is trying to control. Breedon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breedon defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breedon is looking to improve his position.
Loureiro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Breedon's thigh. Breedon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breedon is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breedon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (2) vs (2) Loureiro
Breedon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loureiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breedon stopping the sweep attempt from Loureiro.
Loureiro keeping moving, preventing Breedon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breedon tries to free his leg and advance position but Loureiro is retaining full guard.
Breedon won't allow Loureiro to sweep him here.
Breedon trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Loureiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breedon is one step ahead there.
Breedon trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Loureiro controls Breedon momentarily but Breedon frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is stalling in the full guard.
Breedon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breedon (5) vs (2) Loureiro
Loureiro is looking to reverse the position.
Breedon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loureiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breedon but great work by Loureiro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breedon (5) vs (6) Loureiro
Breedon prevents Loureiro from moving into mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro trying to control the position but Breedon is working away.
Breedon sneaks back into half guard.
Loureiro stalling away here and it's allowed Breedon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Breedon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breedon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loureiro is aware though and is defending well.
Loureiro looking to pass the guard.
Loureiro pushing down on Breedon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro wants to pass to mount but Breedon is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breedon defends it well.
Loureiro moves into full mount! Breedon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Breedon (5) vs (9) Loureiro
Breedon tries to lock up and control but Loureiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loureiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Breedon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Breedon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (7) vs (9) Loureiro
Breedon won't allow Loureiro to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Breedon wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving.
Breedon wants to pass the guard but Loureiro is keeping the position.
Loureiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breedon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loureiro 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.
Breedon trying to control but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Breedon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Loureiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (7) vs (11) Loureiro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Breedon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breedon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loureiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loureiro has gone for a leg lock! Breedon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loureiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breedon (9) vs (11) Loureiro
Loureiro 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: Breedon (9) vs (13) Loureiro
Loureiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Loureiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breedon is just riding it out for now. Loureiro eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breedon (9) vs (16) Loureiro
Breedon struggling a bit here.
Breedon isn't going anywhere.
Loureiro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Breedon (9) vs (18) Loureiro
Breedon tries to hold on but Loureiro postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Breedon is squirming around, avoiding Loureiro's attempts to control the action.
Loureiro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Breedon is surviving well by controlling Loureiro's body position as best he can.
Loureiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loureiro is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Loureiro extends the arm and Breedon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
A very excited looking Rafael Loureiro 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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