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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 6349 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Bam Bam (ranked 3032 p4p, 348 weight class). Bam Bam has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 5 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Joey Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bam Bam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loureiro (0) vs (4) Bam Bam
Bam Bam controls the position.
Bam Bam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam Bam is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bam Bam tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loureiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bam Bam off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loureiro (4) vs (4) Bam Bam
Loureiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bam Bam with him. Bam Bam is trying to defend but Loureiro has an arm under the chin now! Bam Bam grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Loureiro!
An out of breath Rafael Loureiro 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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