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TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro and Dayton McAdams. McAdams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by OVERWERK - Alive. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Dayton McAdams! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? McAdams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McAdams lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loureiro (0) vs (2) McAdams Loureiro is trying to control the position but McAdams postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McAdams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. McAdams wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving. McAdams wants to pass the guard but Loureiro is keeping the position. McAdams wants to control from the top but Loureiro keeps moving. McAdams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loureiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. McAdams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McAdams pushing down on Loureiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. McAdams wants to pass to mount but Loureiro is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McAdams is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McAdams to get the leverage. McAdams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (0) vs (5) McAdams
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Loureiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. McAdams tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well. McAdams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Loureiro tries to buck McAdams off but McAdams is having none of it. McAdams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. McAdams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McAdams has hold of Loureiro's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loureiro seems comfortable defending it but McAdams has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loureiro is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loureiro is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but McAdams couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dayton McAdams! In his post fight interview, Dayton McAdams gave a big smile as he said 'That win is the fruit of my training, it doesn't look like it but I enjoy it a lot!'. |
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