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SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua PBP Commentary |
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 15 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuang or perhaps it was just good defense by Thumb, which made it look bad.
Thumb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuang.
Thumb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuang as he avoids it easily.
Kuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Thumb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thumb fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Thumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thumb fails with the takedown.
Thumb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb prevents Kuang from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.
Kuang controlling the position for now.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuang trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Kuang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
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.
Thumb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuang defends it well.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Kuang defends it.
Kuang trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Kuang won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Thumb is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Thumb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuang reverses the position - he's now on top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang 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.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuang is posturing up here but Thumb has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuang has to tap! Slick submission there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
A relieved looking Thom Thumb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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