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ADWGC 7 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10501 p4p, 615 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2624 p4p, 310 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro clinches with his opponent.
Loureiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Loureiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back looking for a leg! Loureiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loureiro manages to kick Steel Penn Alliance off! Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into Loureiro's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn Alliance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loureiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Loureiro defends it.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Loureiro is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loureiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to free his trapped foot but Loureiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loureiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
Loureiro moves into full guard.
Loureiro is looking for a triangle here but Steel Penn Alliance uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (3) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.
Loureiro gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn Alliance works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (6) vs (0) Loureiro
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loureiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn Alliance.
Loureiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Steel Penn Alliance escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Steel Penn Alliance! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (0) Loureiro
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro tries to buck Steel Penn Alliance off but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Loureiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro looks winded!
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loureiro gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn Alliance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loureiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Loureiro defends the submission attempt.
Loureiro is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura here.
Loureiro wants to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (12) vs (0) Loureiro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (14) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro can't escape the position.
Loureiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Loureiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (17) vs (0) Loureiro
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is pressing down on Loureiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loureiro is holding on for now.
Loureiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loureiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (0) Loureiro
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro stops Steel Penn Alliance from passing to mount.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loureiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance 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. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is in trouble now - Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (23) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn Alliance maintains control.
Loureiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance takes the fight on points by 23 to 0.
An out of breath The Steel Penn Alliance 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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