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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between MIchael Adams (ranked 24101 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goncalo Rita (ranked 7136 p4p, 0 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; MIchael Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goncalo Rita!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rita prevents it.
Adams pulls guard successfully.
Rita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rita looking to pass the guard.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rita trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rita has Adams in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (2) vs (0) Rita
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Rita pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rita trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams pushing down on Rita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rita trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Rita tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is controlling the pace.
Rita wants to get back to full guard.
Adams 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.
Adams is thwarting Rita's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Rita is defending the position.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams is keen to just control but Rita is a slippery customer.
Rita is looking to improve his position.
Rita is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rita wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rita actively working from the bottom here.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rita is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams is keen to just control but Rita is a slippery customer.
Adams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (5) vs (0) Rita
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to secure an arm triangle but Rita defends it well.
Adams controlling from the full mount.
Adams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Adams avoids the attempt from Rita to control.
Adams takes Rita's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rita is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Adams (8) vs (0) Rita
Adams has his arm under Rita's chin here. Game over son! Adams squeezes tightly and Rita is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). MIchael Adams! |
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