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SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Harris drives through and clinches with Bingwen against the cage.
#TD#
Harris pulls guard effortlessly.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Bingwen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bingwen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harris has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (2) vs (0) Bingwen
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Bingwen keeps moving.
Bingwen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Harris is looking to advance position but Bingwen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harris (2) vs (4) Bingwen
Bingwen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris prevents Bingwen from taking his back.
Harris tries to hold on but Bingwen pushes him away. #T3#
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bingwen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bingwen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Harris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bingwen looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Harris tries to hold on but Bingwen pushes him away.
Harris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris is holding on to half guard well.
Harris is looking to control Bingwen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?#T5#
Harris is looking for a sweep. Bingwen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingwen is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bingwen prevents Harris from improving his position.#SUB#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bingwen pulls his head out easily.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Bingwen tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harris holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bingwen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Bingwen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harris haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harris 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.#T7#
Harris trying to control the position.
Bingwen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Harris is controlling Bingwen's posture.
Harris controls Bingwen momentarily but Bingwen frees himself.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Bingwen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Bingwen is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bingwen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bingwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Harris controls Bingwen momentarily but Bingwen frees himself.
Bingwen looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (4) vs (4) Bingwen
Bingwen pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Harris content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Harris trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bingwen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (4) vs (6) Bingwen
Bingwen is fighting to break Harris's control of his arms but Harris is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris 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.#T11#
Bingwen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bingwen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bingwen defends it easily.
Bingwen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Bingwen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bingwen wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Bingwen is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harris (6) vs (6) Bingwen
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Bingwen is keeping the position.#T13#
Harris advances to half guard.
Bingwen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bingwen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Harris is looking for a kimura but Bingwen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Harris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Harris (9) vs (6) Bingwen#SUB#
Harris jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bingwen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bingwen and Harris has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harris trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom. #T14#
Harris staying calm.
Bingwen is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris takes the fight on points by 9 to 6. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dresner wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons attempts a counter takedown but Dresner avoids it well and moves away.
Dresner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tries to counter with a takedown but Dresner is quick to defend against it.
Simmons seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dresner tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Dresner keeps it at a distance.
Dresner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Simmons moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (4) vs (0) Dresner#SUB#
Simmons is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dresner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Simmons gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dresner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Simmons lets go of the hold and Dresner can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barrett Simmons!
After the big win, Barrett Simmons made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Timmy Dubs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Mae Joon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Joon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dubs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dubs (0) vs (4) Joon#SUB2#
Joon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dubs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joon's guard! Nice work there by Dubs! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubs (2) vs (4) Joon#SUB2#
Joon has his foot on Dubs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dubs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dubs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dubs has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Joon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dubs has picked Joon up and slammed him! Joon can't keep hold of the triangle and Dubs manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubs (5) vs (4) Joon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubs wants to control but Joon is keeping him busy.
Joon manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dubs is keen to just control but Joon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Joon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dubs passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubs (8) vs (4) Joon
Joon tries to bench press Dubs off him but Dubs keeps the position.
Joon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dubs's best efforts.
Joon is looking for a sweep. Dubs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Joon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dubs passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubs (11) vs (4) Joon
Joon is not content to let Dubs control the position.
Joon is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dubs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dubs pulls his head out easily.
Joon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Dubs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dubs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dubs has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dubs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Dubs defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dubs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Joon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dubs trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dubs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Joon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dubs has his hands clasped together but Joon extends and breaks Dubs's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Joon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gascon gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Tudor
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Tudor defending well.
Gascon passes into side control, despite Tudor's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Tudor
Tudor is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Tudor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tudor is looking for a sweep.
Tudor keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudor wants to control but Gascon postures up.
Tudor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gascon is staying active.
Tudor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon working away.#T1#
Gascon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tudor! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Tudor
Tudor is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tudor is working to get back to half guard.
Gascon controlling from the full mount.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Tudor is squirming around nicely.
Gascon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Tudor is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tudor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Tudor tries to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gascon working for a submission but Tudor is keeping him at bay.
Gascon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tudor is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascon has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gascon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tudor manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Tudor prevents Gascon from moving into mount.
Gascon trying to control the action but Tudor is working from the bottom.
Tudor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gascon tries to pass to full mount but Tudor defends it. #SUB#
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tudor has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gascon. Oh but Tudor has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gascon goes limp - he's gone! Tudor jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Tudor!
Henry Tudor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dirt rushes Chancel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dirt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chancel is trying to keep an underhook but Dirt manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Chancel#SUB#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
Chancel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dirt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dirt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dirt (2) vs (4) Chancel
Chancel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dirt's body.
Chancel keeps control of the position as Dirt tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel controls the action.
Dirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Chancel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dirt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dirt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirt trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dirt is looking to control Chancel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Well, if Chancel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Chancel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chancel is pressing down on Dirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dirt is holding on for now.
Chancel not doing much here.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dirt! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (2) vs (7) Chancel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Dirt is looking to get to half guard.
Dirt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (4) vs (7) Chancel
Dirt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (7) vs (7) Chancel
You can see the frustration on Chancel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chancel is looking for a sweep.
Chancel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chancel sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Dirt 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.
Chancel is not content to let Dirt control the position.#SUB#
Dirt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Dirt eventually gives up the hold.
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chancel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dirt is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Dirt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (10) vs (7) Chancel#SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chancel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chancel is looking to regain half guard here but Dirt keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Chancel is not content to let Dirt control the position. #SUB#
Dirt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chancel sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Chancel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dirt trying to control the action but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T6#
Chancel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel 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.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chancel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chancel has his feet on Dirt's thighs here. He's pushed Dirt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dirt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Chancel! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ibrahim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gomes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes is letting Ibrahim control him for a moment.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibrahim working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face as Ibrahim controls the position.
Gomes is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #T1#
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gomes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Gomes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (4) Gomes
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahim is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Ibrahim is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim stops Gomes from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ibrahim's legs.
Gomes trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ibrahim gets back to half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (6) vs (4) Gomes#T4#
Well, if Ibrahim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomes! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (4) Gomes
Ibrahim is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ibrahim wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Ibrahim is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gomes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gomes shrugs it off.
Gomes tries to hold on but Ibrahim pushes him away. #T6#
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T7#
Ibrahim controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Ibrahim avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Ibrahim's attempts to control the action.
Ibrahim controlling from mount.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ibrahim controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Ibrahim fails to advance to Gomes's back.
Gomes can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ibrahim wants to finish this one by submission but Gomes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibrahim.
Gomes wants to hold on but Ibrahim pushes him away.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.
Gomes wants to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.#T9#
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim fails to take his opponent's back.
Ibrahim controlling the pace for now.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Ibrahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gomes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahim takes a little break here. Gomes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ibrahim seems to be working for a kimura but Gomes defends the submission attempt.
Gomes tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Ibrahim wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Ibrahim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomes for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well.
Gomes tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Gomes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ibrahim is stalling here. Gomes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ibrahim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gomes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (9) vs (8) Gomes#T13#
Gomes trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomes wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #T14#
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep but Gomes has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (9) vs (10) Gomes
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim is controlling an arm, preventing Gomes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath David Gomes 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Plant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Plant
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant is trying to keep Goble in close.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Goble controlling the action here.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goble is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T2#
Goble is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Plant! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble fails to advance to Plant's back.
Goble takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (0) Plant
Plant rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goble prevents Plant from improving his position.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Plant is controlling Goble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Plant trying to control but Goble postures up.
Goble controlling the action here. #T4#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Plant keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Goble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
Goble is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now.
Plant tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant is holding on to half guard well.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Plant wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Plant is controlling Goble's posture.
Goble is stalling in the full guard.
Goble postures up.
Goble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plant keeping full guard, as Goble tries to pass. #T9#
Plant pulls Goble in to control the position.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goble stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
Plant is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Plant is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goble postures up.
Plant pulls Goble in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Goble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant trying to control the position.
Goble slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (0) Plant
Goble controls the position.
Plant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plant won't allow Goble to pass to mount. #T12#
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plant is trying to keep Goble in close.
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant wants to control the position but Goble says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #T14#
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Plant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Shane Goble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hageman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Chai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chai manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Chai's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hageman controls the pace.
Chai pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai pulls Hageman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hageman from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB#
Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai controlling from the top position. #T3#
Hageman wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hageman controlling Chai's posture.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Chai trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hageman is trying to control but can't.
Hageman won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai not doing much here.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Hageman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hageman is looking to improve his position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Hageman won't allow it.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Hageman is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hageman reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (2) Chai#T9#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB#
Hageman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (4) vs (6) Chai
Chai taking a break here but Hageman is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Chai wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hageman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hageman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Hageman won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hageman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hageman wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai stalling.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Hageman defends it. #T12#
Well, if Chai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Hageman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hageman. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (4) vs (9) Chai
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Well,Hageman is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Hageman is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai wants to take Hageman's back here but Hageman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chai controlling from mount. #T14#
Hageman is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Leonardinho Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dew darts in looking for a takedown but Solo gets double underhooks and turns Dew into the cage.
Solo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dew has picked Solo up - he's going for a ride! Dew dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Solo
Still in half guard, Dew seems content to control.#SUB2#
Solo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dew. Oh but Solo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dew goes limp - he's gone! Solo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb stuffs the takedown.
Thumb attempts a counter takedown but Laulhere avoids it well and moves away.
Laulhere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thumb's waist but Thumb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laulhere off to one side. #TD#
Thumb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere has Thumb pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere is trying to keep Thumb in close.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere looking to control.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thumb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Thumb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Laulhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laulhere is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Thumb is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thumb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Thumb seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laulhere for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Thumb controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thumb passes Laulhere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T9#
Thumb trying to control the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thumb manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but Laulhere doesn't allow it.
Laulhere reaches up to try and control the position but Thumb seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Laulhere rolls and tries to escape and now Thumb has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Thumb is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laulhere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thumb keeps control of the position easily here as Laulhere tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Laulhere rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for a kimura but Laulhere is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Thumb controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Laulhere defending well.
Laulhere is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
Laulhere trying to control here.
#T12##SUB#
Thumb seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb is pushing down on Laulhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laulhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Thumb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laulhere is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thumb continues to stall.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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