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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 4 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 33 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
King rushes Thayer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Thayer pulls King into guard.
King trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thayer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thayer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
King is pulling down on Thayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Thayer, at least for the moment.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Thayer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Thayer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer trying to control the position but King is working away. #T3#
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thayer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (4) vs (5) Thayer#SUB#
King is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
King looking to break Thayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
King working for the choke. #SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
King not allowing Thayer to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
King is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thayer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thayer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get King off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
King is looking for the choke from the back position but Thayer is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
King looking for the RNC. #SUB#
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in King's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (7) Thayer#T5#
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thayer wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #T6#
King is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King controlling the position well.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thayer is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T9#
King keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (6) vs (7) Thayer
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Thayer keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T10#
Thayer is adopting a defensive guard.
Thayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #T11#
King is looking to pass into half guard but Thayer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thayer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (6) vs (9) Thayer
Thayer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB#
King is looking for a triangle here but Thayer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (6) vs (12) Thayer
King struggling a bit here.
Thayer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
King wants to control but Thayer postures up.
King tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
King struggling a bit here.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thayer tries to advance to mount but King denies him. #T13##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King is looking for a sweep.
Thayer slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King looks to move to half guard but instead Thayer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (6) vs (14) Thayer#T14#
Thayer fails to move to back control.
King tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King prevents Thayer from taking his back.
Thayer wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King 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: King (8) vs (14) Thayer
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
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 15 wins and 32 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hudak drives through and clinches with Thayer against the cage.
#TD2#
Hudak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thayer can't fight it off and eventually Hudak manages to take the fight to the floor. Thayer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Hudak
Hudak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully.
Hudak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thayer has an active guard here but Hudak has managed to pass into half guard.
Hudak is trying to control. Thayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak trying to mount his opponent but Thayer defends it.
Hudak works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Hudak#T1##SUB2#
Hudak is working for a guillotine from mount but Thayer frees his head quite easily.
Thayer working to try and regain half guard.
Thayer prevents Hudak from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hudak goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thayer turns into him and now he's in Hudak's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (5) Hudak#SUB2#
Hudak looking for subs off his back but Thayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Thayer is working for a kimura but Hudak is defending it quite comfortably.
Thayer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (5) Hudak
Thayer tries to control but Hudak wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hudak is trying to escape the mount.
Thayer works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (8) vs (5) Hudak#SUB#
Thayer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hudak has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thayer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hudak's body.
Thayer is trying to stick to Hudak's back but Hudak is turning into Thayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hudak. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (8) vs (7) Hudak#T4#
Hudak trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Hudak trying to move into half guard but instead Thayer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (7) Hudak
Thayer won't allow Hudak to sweep him here.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hudak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudak can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudak keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura but Hudak is defending well.
Hudak is pressing down on Thayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak wants to improve his position but instead Thayer has moved into half guard.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Hudak is working away. #T6#
Thayer controlling the action here.
Hudak is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#SUB#
Thayer 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.
#SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Hudak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB#
Thayer wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
Hudak keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can.
Hudak trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
#SUB#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hudak actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Hudak is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thayer. #SUB#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Hudak wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Hudak is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Hudak trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hudak defends it well.
Thayer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hudak's thigh. Hudak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hudak 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: Thayer (10) vs (9) Hudak#SUB2#
Hudak is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hudak seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer tries to roll over but Hudak keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well. #SUB2#
Hudak is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hudak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thayer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamal Hudak!
Jamal Hudak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
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 15 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chriss closes the distance and clinches.
Thayer jumps guard but Chriss stands there with Thayer around his waist. Thayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Chriss jumps guard and drags Thayer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Chriss working for submissions but it's allowed Thayer to get to half guard.
Thayer is thwarting Chriss's attempts to control the position.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Chriss is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Chriss is continuing to stall.
Chriss tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Chriss is defending well. #T2#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for submissions but instead, Chriss has regained full guard.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chriss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss is trying to keep Thayer in close.
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Thayer defends it easily.
Chriss looking to control but Thayer passes into half guard.
Thayer wants to pass to mount but Chriss is defending the position. #T5#
Thayer is looking to stall here but Chriss recovers full guard.
Thayer trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Chriss is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thayer frees his head nicely. Oh but Chriss has switched to an armbar! Thayer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Muffin moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Muffin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Muffin pulls Thayer into guard.
Thayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Muffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thayer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thayer has gone for a leg lock! Muffin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Thayer
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muffin is aware though and is defending well.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muffin controls the pace.#SUB#
Muffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (2) vs (4) Thayer
Muffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Muffin struggling a bit here.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Muffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thayer wants to control but Muffin is keeping him busy.
Muffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muffin is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin trying to get back to full guard but Thayer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (2) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin 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: Muffin (4) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Muffin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Thayer wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Muffin wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well. #SUB#
Muffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muffin is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now. #T5#
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Muffin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Muffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Muffin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thayer's thigh. Thayer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Muffin is proving a slippery customer.
Muffin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6##SUB#
Muffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muffin . #SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura here.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thayer 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.
Muffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Thayer controlling the position well.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Thayer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Muffin is staying active.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thayer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Muffin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (7) vs (7) Thayer
Muffin is staying tight to Thayer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muffin working away.
Thayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muffin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (7) vs (11) Thayer#SUB2#
Muffin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Muffin trying to control the hands but Thayer breaks the grip. #T9##SUB2#
Thayer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Muffin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Muffin trying to control the action but Thayer just sinks the hooks in.
Muffin tries to escape but Thayer has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Thayer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Muffin controlling Thayer 's hands.
Muffin breaks Thayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (9) vs (11) Thayer#T10#
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Muffin pushes down on Thayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away. #T11#
Muffin tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Thayer trying to control but Muffin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Thayer is looking to improve his position.
Muffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Muffin trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well. #SUB#
Muffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Muffin trying to control the pace.
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Thayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Muffin wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Muffin stalling.
Thayer is staying active underneath Muffin , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muffin is working away from the top position though.
Muffin not doing much here.
#T14##SUB#
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Muffin is controlling well.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Thayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Muffin seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 6 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thayer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Thayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustafsson drops back down to his feet.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Thayer won't allow it.
#TD2#
Thayer tightens his grip and picks Gustafsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Gustafsson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.#SUB#
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Thayer has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard.
Gustafsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gustafsson continues to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson pulls Thayer in close to his closed guard and prevents Thayer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thayer pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Thayer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (5) Thayer#T4#
Gustafsson struggling a bit here.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Thayer easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (0) vs (7) Thayer
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.#T5#
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thayer fails to take his opponent's back.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Thayer's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Thayer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (10) Thayer
Gustafsson is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it. #T7#
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
What's Gustafsson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gustafsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thayer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (13) Thayer
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson keeping his opponent close.#T9#
Gustafsson tries to bench press Thayer off him but Thayer keeps the position.
Thayer working away.
Gustafsson prevents Thayer from moving into mount.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (0) vs (15) Thayer#T10#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gustafsson is surviving well by controlling Thayer's body position as best he can.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.#SUB2#
Thayer has control of Gustafsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gustafsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gustafsson is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson controlling the position well.
Gustafsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Gustafsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (18) Thayer#T12#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer wants to control the action but instead Gustafsson gets a body lock and reverses into Thayer's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (18) Thayer
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Thayer wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Gustafsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustafsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson trying to control from Thayer's half guard. Thayer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gustafsson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
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 13 wins and 30 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thayer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Thayer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thayer wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thayer is just content to waste time from the top position. Rambo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thayer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rambo is trying to hold Thayer in close to prevent damage but Thayer has managed to pass into half guard.
Rambo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo is trying to control but Thayer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (0) Rambo
Thayer trying to control the position but Rambo is working away.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Thayer slows the pace down. #T2#
Rambo controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Rambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rambo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Thayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rambo is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thayer trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rambo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Thayer is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Thayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rambo is holding on to half guard well.
Rambo is looking to control Thayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?#T5#
Thayer is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rambo controlling the position well.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well. #T6#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo 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.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rambo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thayer is now in half guard.
Thayer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position.
#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (5) vs (2) Rambo
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.#SUB#
Thayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rambo stacks Thayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rambo! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (5) Rambo
Rambo working away.
Rambo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thayer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (5) vs (7) Rambo#T8#
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Rambo's attempts to control the action.
Rambo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thayer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thayer tries to lock up and control but Rambo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rambo controlling the pace for now.
Rambo tries to control but Thayer wriggling away. #T9#
Thayer tries to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Thayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rambo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rambo wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rambo content just to control the position here.
Thayer tries to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Thayer 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: Thayer (7) vs (7) Rambo#SUB2#
Rambo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thayer is aware though and is defending well.#T11#
Rambo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rambo 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.
Thayer postures up.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rambo wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Rambo controlling Thayer's posture. #T12#
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Rambo has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Rambo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
Rambo trying to control the position here. #T14#
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (7) vs (9) Rambo
Thayer is trying to hold Rambo in close to prevent damage but Rambo has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Thayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
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 13 wins and 29 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Thayer shoots in and bounces Sokolov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (0) Sokolov
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Sokolov controlling Thayer's posture.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov keeps trying to improve his position.
Sokolov wants to control but Thayer passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Sokolov wants to get back to full guard.
Thayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sokolov tries to get to full guard but Thayer has control of the leg.
Sokolov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Sokolov is doing well to control the position and prevent Thayer from advancing to side control.
Thayer tries to pass to full mount but Sokolov defends it.
Thayer prevents Sokolov from improving his position.#T2#
Sokolov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tokyo All-Stars. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sokolov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Thayer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sokolov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sokolov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sokolov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (2) vs (4) Sokolov#SUB2#
Sokolov swings around for an armbar but Thayer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sokolov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (4) vs (4) Sokolov
Sokolov 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.#SUB2#
Sokolov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Thayer wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sokolov is looking to sweep but instead, Thayer has passed into half guard.
Sokolov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov keeping control of the position.
Sokolov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (4) vs (8) Sokolov#T4#
Thayer can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sokolov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Thayer taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sokolov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Sokolov!
A relieved looking Sergei Sokolov 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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Event:
HC Grappling 8
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
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 8 wins and 18 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 29 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lalla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lalla gets underhooks to prevent Thayer's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Thayer pulls guard successfully.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Lalla trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Thayer has control of Lalla's left arm, preventing Lalla from doing any damage.
Lalla 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.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thayer's guard.
Thayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Lalla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (3) vs (0) Thayer
Lalla tries to move to mount but Thayer blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lalla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thayer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lalla but great work by Thayer. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (3) vs (4) Thayer
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Thayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Thayer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lalla's legs. #T3#
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Lalla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lalla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lalla is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.
Thayer is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lalla tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Thayer trying to control from Lalla's half guard. Lalla has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.#T5#
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Thayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
Thayer advances to half guard.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thayer wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thayer is stalling here. Lalla is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thayer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lalla has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (7) vs (4) Thayer#SUB#
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla trying to control the position but Thayer is working away. #T7#
Thayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lalla off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lalla (7) vs (8) Thayer
Lalla looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thayer.
Lalla tries to roll but Thayer sticks to his back.
Thayer wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Thayer won't let him.
Lalla prevents Thayer from getting a body triangle.#T8#
Lalla trying to control the hands but Thayer won't let him. #SUB2#
Thayer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lalla has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking for the choke from the back position but Lalla is controlling his hands well.
Thayer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lalla tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Thayer avoiding Lalla 's attempts to control his hands.
Thayer keeps control of the position as Lalla tries to break free.
Thayer trying to control.
Lalla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Lalla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lalla trying to control the action but Thayer just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Lalla turns into Thayer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (9) vs (8) Thayer
Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Lalla is really struggling to control Thayer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thayer is positioning himself well to prevent Lalla advancing to mount.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Thayer won't allow it. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thayer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lalla controls the pace.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lalla content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thayer has locked up a guillotine! Thayer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lalla is holding on here and Thayer must be using up a lot of energy. Lalla has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thayer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
HC Grappling 7
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 28 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gustafsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Thayer postures up.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for subs off his back but Thayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Thayer from advancing to side control.
Thayer wants to take a breather but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thayer is thwarting Gustafsson's attempts to control the position.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Thayer has control of the leg.
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.
Thayer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (3) Thayer#SUB2#
Thayer tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well. #T3#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thayer working away.
Gustafsson is not content to let Thayer control the position. #T4#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer postures up.#SUB2#
Thayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thayer trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Gustafsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Thayer seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (3) Thayer#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for the RNC.
Thayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Gustafsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thayer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gustafsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gustafsson tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Thayer fending off the submission attempt from Gustafsson. #T8##SUB#
Gustafsson tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gustafsson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Thayer is defending well but eventually Gustafsson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Thayer has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emil Gustafsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Emil Gustafsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 6
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 28 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wingers Son!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Son rushes Thayer and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Son jumps guard and drags Thayer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (3) vs (0) Son
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Thayer is really struggling to control Son but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Son tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Son manages to get back to half guard.
Thayer wants to control but Son is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Son actively working from the bottom here.
Thayer prevents Son from improving his position.#SUB#
Thayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Son doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thayer. #T2#
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#SUB2#
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Son! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (6) vs (0) Son#SUB#
Thayer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Son tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thayer wants to take Son's back here but Son is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Son is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer looking to control but Son is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Son really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Son is looking to escape.
Son gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Son actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Son is just riding it out for now. Thayer eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#T5##SUB#
Thayer seems to be working for a kimura but Son defends the submission attempt.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thayer is keen to just control but Son is a slippery customer.#T6#
Thayer stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Son! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (9) vs (0) Son
Thayer prevents Son from getting the reversal.
Son is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Son is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Thayer tries to control but Son wriggling away. #SUB#
Thayer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Son has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Son! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (9) vs (2) Son
Son looking to sit in guard and control but Thayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (11) vs (2) Son#SUB2#
Son looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thayer passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (14) vs (2) Son#T8#
Son is looking to reverse the position.
Thayer trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Son tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (16) vs (2) Son
Son 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.
Thayer wants to take a breather but Son is having none of it. #T9##SUB#
Son is defending against the submission attempts here by Thayer.
Son wants to get back to full guard but Thayer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (19) vs (2) Son
Son is looking to regain half guard here but Thayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Son is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thayer is taking a breather. Son says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Son knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Thayer trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Thayer controlling the pace.
Thayer stalling away here and it's allowed Son to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thayer controlling from the top position. #T11#
Son can't keep his opponent in guard - Thayer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Son knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Thayer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Son. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (22) vs (2) Son
Son tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Son tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (24) vs (2) Son
Son is trying to reverse the position but instead Thayer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (27) vs (2) Son
Son tries to break free.
#SUB#
Son is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thayer gets his way!
#SUB#
Thayer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thayer keeps control of the position as Son tries to break free.
#T13##SUB#
Thayer looking to break Son's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Son remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thayer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thayer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Thayer controlling well, preventing Son from escaping the position.
Son turns into Thayer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (27) vs (4) Son
Son controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Son must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Son trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #T14#
Son 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.
Son won't allow Thayer to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son looking to pass the guard.
Son content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer takes the fight on points by 27 to 4. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 5
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 27 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Teteny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teteny avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Teteny's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teteny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thayer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Thayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Teteny lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Thayer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (2) Thayer
Teteny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Thayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Teteny wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Teteny is controlling Thayer's posture.#T2#
Teteny lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer working a defensive guard here.
Teteny advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (7) vs (2) Thayer
Teteny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thayer keeps working. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teteny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Teteny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teteny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Thayer tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.
Thayer is being controlled here.
Thayer is looking to regain half guard here but Teteny keeps moving and retains side control.
Teteny trying to control the action but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Thayer is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Thayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thayer tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teteny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Teteny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teteny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thayer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Teteny tries to advance to mount but Thayer denies him. #T5#
Thayer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teteny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teteny's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (7) vs (6) Thayer
Teteny tries to escape but Thayer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Teteny trying to control the position but Thayer manages to sink in the hooks.
Thayer has the hooks in. Teteny is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Teteny defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (9) vs (6) Thayer
Teteny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Thayer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny is really struggling to control Thayer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thayer keeping full guard, as Teteny tries to pass. #T7#
Teteny passes into half guard.
Teteny trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Teteny wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer moves into full guard.
Teteny postures up.
#T8#
Thayer keeping full guard, as Teteny tries to pass.
Teteny is working hard here to advance position.
Thayer is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Teteny advances to half guard. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Thayer trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Teteny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB#
Teteny is working for a submission of some sort.
Teteny trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away. #SUB#
Teteny in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thayer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Teteny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 3
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 26 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Danilov moves into range and clinches up with Thayer.#TD#
Danilov wants the takedown. Thayer is fighting it off but Danilov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thayer's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (0) Thayer
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Danilov stays in close to Thayer's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (2) Thayer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danilov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thayer escapes and throws Danilov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (2) vs (5) Thayer
Danilov is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Danilov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thayer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (6) vs (5) Thayer
Danilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thayer.
Thayer trying to control but not successfully. #T2##SUB#
Thayer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Danilov gets his way!
Thayer trying to control the hands but Danilov breaks the grip. #SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thayer tries to escape but Danilov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Danilov is persistently looking for the submission but Thayer is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Danilov's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (6) vs (7) Thayer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Danilov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Thayer is pushing down on Danilov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danilov is fighting to maintain full guard but Thayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danilov trying to control here.
Danilov wants to control the action here but instead Thayer manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (6) vs (10) Thayer#SUB2#
Thayer wants to finish this one by submission but Danilov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thayer.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.#T5#
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape.
Danilov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danilov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Danilov is squirming around, avoiding Thayer's attempts to control the action.
Thayer prevents Danilov from getting the reversal.#T6#
Danilov 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.
Danilov wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
Danilov is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Danilov trying to control from the bottom.
Danilov is looking to improve his position.
Danilov wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Danilov is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.
Thayer is thwarting Danilov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danilov gets full guard.#SUB#
Danilov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving. #T8#
Danilov being controlled here, momentarily.
Danilov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Danilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danilov pulls Thayer in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Danilov has his foot on Thayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thayer works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Danilov is keeping the position.
Danilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danilov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB#
Thayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Danilov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thayer is looking to defend but Danilov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thayer! Danilov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thayer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thayer scores with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thayer.
#TD2#
Thayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith has one foot on Thayer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith thuds his right hand into Thayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a hook
and Thayer counters with a two punch combo.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thayer.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Thayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range. #T1#
Thayer slips a straight right by Smith.#CL2#
Thayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Thayer.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thayer's efforts to push away.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Thayer's head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thayer is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Thayer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Thayer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thayer duly obliges.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith jabs at Thayer's body.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
Thayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Thayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith wants to stand up but Thayer is controlling him.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thayer's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Thayer to follow him.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Thayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith pushes Thayer off and gets back to his feet.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thayer staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Thayer pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thayer blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Thayer pulls Smith into guard.
#SUB2#
Thayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Thayer looking to control.
#T4#
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thayer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith wants to stand but Thayer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Smith stands up from Thayer's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Thayer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Thayer shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Thayer is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Thayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Thayer.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control here.
#T1#
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith seems keen to control Thayer's posture.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to hit a sweep here but Thayer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Smith tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB2#
Thayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Thayer's body position as best he can.
Smith wants to hold on but Thayer pushes him away.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Smith to take his back!
Smith trying to control the hands but Thayer breaks the grip.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thayer's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Thayer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Thayer.
#T3#
Thayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Thayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
Smith throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thayer goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith connects with a right hand. Thayer shakes it off.#T4#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Thayer has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a body punch.
Thayer blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Thayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Thayer rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Thayer controls the action.
Smith tries to work over Thayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Thayer blocking some punches.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Thayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thayer takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Thayer looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Thayer dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thayer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thayer moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Thayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Thayer also avoids with ease.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
And Thayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Smith misses.
Thayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Thayer ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.#T1#
Jab by Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that Thayer avoids nicely.
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Thayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thayer manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Thayer moved out of range.#TD2#
Thayer scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Thayer tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Thayer throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Thayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a hook but Thayer avoids it easily.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Thayer.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Thayer shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thayer shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Thayer pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands a jab to Thayer's midsection.
Thayer tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Thayer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Smith digs a good body shot into Thayer's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thayer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thayer slips a jab from Smith.
Thayer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thayer on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Smith!
A victorious Rebel Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WVT 140: Gracie v Briggs
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Thayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguiao avoids the head kick by Thayer.
Sanguiao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thayer manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Thayer has Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Thayer being controlled against the cage.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Thayer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Sanguiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thayer moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Thayer.
Sanguiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Thayer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao. #T1##BC2#
Thayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanguiao.
Thayer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Sanguiao has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Thayer breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Thayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanguiao's half guard.
Sanguiao is trying to maintain the position but Thayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanguiao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thayer controlling the action here. #T2#
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Sanguiao trying to control but Thayer postures up.
Thayer slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Sanguiao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sanguiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thayer on the ground.
Sanguiao wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer tries to control but Sanguiao wriggling away. #SU2#
Thayer get's back to his feet.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Sanguiao. No joy for Thayer on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sanguiao. Beautiful body shot.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanguiao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and pushes Sanguiao back into the cage.#T4#
Sanguiao avoiding damage as Thayer throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Thayer breaks from the clinch.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the head.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thayer fails to land the takedown.
Sanguiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thayer.#TD2#
Thayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sanguiao quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thayer wants to control but Sanguiao is keeping him busy.
Sanguiao is looking to improve his position.
Sanguiao trying to hold on to Thayer's head to control him but Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Thayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanguiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanguiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanguiao tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanguiao to the ground. Sanguiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Thayer drives through with a takedown into Sanguiao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Thayer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sanguiao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thayer defends well and Sanguiao ends up having to push Thayer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Sanguiao tries to stall but Thayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thayer tries to pull guard but Sanguiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yuta Sanguiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thayer.
Sanguiao has a couple of punches blocked by Thayer.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Thayer decides to pull guard.
Thayer is adopting a defensive guard.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Thayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanguiao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Thayer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanguiao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanguiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Sanguiao being controlled here momentarily.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sanguiao has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanguiao's guard.#REVB#
Thayer postures up.
Sanguiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thayer advances to half guard.
Sanguiao keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Sanguiao wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanguiao wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Thayer seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sanguiao is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov jabs Thayer right on the nose. Thayer blinks but takes it well.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Thayer.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thayer blocks a low kick nicely.
Thayer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thayer is just out of range.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aaron Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thayer staying out of range there.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.#TD#
Petrov successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thayer controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Thayer has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thayer's guard.#REVR#
Petrov is looking to stand up but Thayer won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thayer working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Petrov is looking to stand up but Thayer won't let him.
Thayer controlling the position.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Thayer won't let him.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov wants to get up but he can't break Thayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thayer striking off his back but it's not causing Petrov any problems.
Petrov wants to stand but Thayer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.#T3#
Petrov blocks a head kick by Thayer.
Petrov tries to work over Thayer's front leg with a kick but Thayer checks it.
Thayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thayer defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov tests Thayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thayer shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thayer moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Thayer shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Thayer tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thayer fails with the takedown.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Thayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Thayer moves his leg out of the way.
Thayer tries to clinch up.
Thayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Thayer pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer checks a leg kick.
And Thayer responds with a good body kick, but Petrov manages to step out the way in time.
Thayer tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer fails to land the takedown.
Petrov throws a big counter combination but Thayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Thayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thayer shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thayer.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov tests Thayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Thayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov is looking to slow Thayer down with leg kicks.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thayer's head.
Petrov throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range. #T2#
Thayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thayer throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Thayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Thayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thayer prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Petrov is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thayer prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Thayer throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Thayer.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Thayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aaron Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thayer.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrov won't be happy with that.
Petrov pushes Thayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thayer tries to score with some ground and pound. Petrov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thayer controlling the position from side mount.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Thayer crashes against the mat.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?#T4#
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov is pushing Thayer's head away, looking to escape. Thayer manages to hold on to the position though.
Thayer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thayer throwing strikes here but Petrov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer takes his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but Thayer has full control of the position and if anything, Petrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thayer moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.#TD2#
Thayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Petrov is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thayer prevents Petrov from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Petrov.#T1#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Thayer shoots in.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Thayer slips the punch.
Petrov clobbers Thayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Thayer blocks the leg kick.
Thayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov clobbers Thayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Thayer.
Thayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Thayer.
Petrov leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aaron Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.#T2#
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.#CL2#
Thayer clinches with his opponent.
Thayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Petrov pulls guard.
Petrov wants to stand and escape but Thayer is having none of it. #T3#
Thayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrov has wrist control.
Thayer won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Thayer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thayer.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thayer.
Thayer feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Thayer blocks the leg kick.
Thayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for Thayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Thayer tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it. #CL2#
Thayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Thayer has hold of one of Petrov's legs. Petrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Thayer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Petrov is looking to stand back up but Thayer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Petrov.
Thayer prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Thayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Petrov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 118: Takahashi v Corassa 2
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Thayer's head.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Thayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Thayer lands a high kick!
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
A left lands for Thayer.
Petrov lands with a hook. Thayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab. #TD2#
Petrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thayer trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov wants to stand and escape but Thayer is having none of it. #T1#
Thayer advances to half guard.
Petrov tries to kick Thayer off but Thayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petrov pushes Thayer off but Thayer dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Thayer has hold of Petrov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Petrov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thayer cranks the arm and Petrov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Petrov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
WVT 107: Simone v Peterson 2
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Thayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw the jab but Thayer is out of range.
Brunswick Jr thows a leg kick but Thayer checks it #TD#
and Thayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunswick Jr trying to control but Thayer postures up.
Brunswick Jr tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.#SU#
Thayer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brunswick Jr to get to his feet.
Brunswick Jr looks for the body kick but Thayer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brunswick Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Thayer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brunswick Jr, up you get!
Bradley Brunswick Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The fighters circling - Brunswick Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brunswick Jr's waist but Brunswick Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
Brunswick Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thayer moves out of range as Brunswick Jr strikes.
Thayer moves out of range of the body kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thayer moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Thayer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brunswick Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thayer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Brunswick Jr lands but Thayer takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.#T3#
Thayer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr checks a low kick from Thayer.
Brunswick Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thayer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brunswick Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Thayer's head.
A low kick from Thayer misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Thayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that Thayer semi-blocks.
Thayer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr circles away.
Brunswick Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thayer with a body shot.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brunswick Jr won't be happy with that.
Brunswick Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brunswick Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Thayer looks for the body kick but Brunswick Jr saw that one coming.
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunswick Jr tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunswick Jr to the ground. Brunswick Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brunswick Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Thayer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! Thayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunswick Jr but Brunswick Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Thayer moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Thayer counters with a one-two to the body.
Thayer tries to bum rush Brunswick Jr with a series of wild strikes but Brunswick Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brunswick Jr can pounce on him.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Brunswick Jr breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Thayer moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brunswick Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brunswick Jr lands a head kick. Thayer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thayer throws a sloppy head kick
and Brunswick Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thayer looks to clinch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thayer moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brunswick Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Thayer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brunswick Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunswick Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunswick Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Thayer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brunswick Jr!
Thayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunswick Jr keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunswick Jr is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thayer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brunswick Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Brunswick Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Thayer looking to ground and pound but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Thayer avoids the attempt from Brunswick Jr to control.
Thayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Brunswick Jr controls the position.
Thayer controlling from the full mount.
Thayer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thad Thayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Thayer is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
Brunswick Jr lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Brunswick Jr breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Brunswick Jr looks to land a body kick but Thayer moved away.
Brunswick Jr throws the kick towards the body but Thayer avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunswick Jr misses the target.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
Thayer misses with a takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by Brunswick Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body punch
and Thayer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunswick Jr scores with the left hand. Thayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Thayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1##CL#
Thayer clinches up with Brunswick Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Brunswick Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thayer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thayer shoots in but Brunswick Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping right.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Thayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Brunswick Jr as Thayer shoots in.#T2#
Thayer walks into a straight right hand from Brunswick Jr.
Thayer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Thayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thayer checks it well.
Brunswick Jr throws a wild body kick that Thayer sees coming a mile off.
Thayer throws a head kick that misses
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Thayer blocks the body kick.
Brunswick Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Thayer throws a leg kick but Brunswick Jr checks it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body kick.
Thayer is looking to counter the offense by Brunswick Jr and move into the clinch.
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight right.
Brunswick Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunswick Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Thayer tries to clinch there but Brunswick Jr circles away.
#TD#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brunswick Jr defending well though. #T4#
Brunswick Jr is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Thayer throwing shots but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
Thayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thayer is keen to just control but Brunswick Jr is a slippery customer.
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thayer is looking to stall here but Brunswick Jr recovers full guard.
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunswick Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 98: Torvik v Motts
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elkins pinned against the cage. Elkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elkins keeping his opponent close.
Elkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer is trying to maintain the position but Elkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Elkins drops an elbow to the side of Thayer's head. #T1#
Elkins working the head and body with strikes.
Elkins wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thayer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Elkins looking to pass the guard.
Thayer has momentary wrist control but Elkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Elkins won't allow Thayer to get back to his feet.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins landing with the ground and pound.
Elkins works over Thayer with some ground and pound from guard.
Thayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully. #T2#
Elkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkins.
Elkins stays in close to Thayer's body and controls the position.
Elkins passes into half guard.
Elkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Elkins trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Elkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Elkins is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Elkins seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thayer trying to control from the bottom.
Elkins working Thayer over with strikes.
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkins working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins is controlling the pace.
Elkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Elkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thayer wants to control but Elkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elkins is controlling the pace.
Thayer is looking to escape.
Elkins working the head and body with strikes.
Thayer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Elkins 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Elkins lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Elkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Thayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elkins sprawls well. Elkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Elkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thayer takes one to the chin there.
Elkins lands with a shot to the body.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Elkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins misses with an uppercut.
Elkins with a hook.
Elkins clobbers Thayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Elkins is looking to wear down Thayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice straight punches there by Elkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins swings for the body but Thayer moves out of range.
#T1#
Elkins loads up on a big right hand but Thayer slips the punch.
Thayer avoids the body shot from Elkins.
#TD2#
Thayer feints and as Elkins raises his hands in defense, Thayer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elkins wants to stand up but Thayer is controlling him.
Thayer tries to stand but Elkins is controlling from the bottom.
Elkins pulls Thayer in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elkins being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Thayer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Thayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elkins connects with a jab.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkins misses the target.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Thayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkins.
Elkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkins misses the target.
And Thayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Elkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Thayer has Elkins up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Elkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Elkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Elkins is trying to control the position but Thayer postures up.
Elkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Elkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Elkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thayer's head.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but Elkins pushes his legs off easily.
Elkins is working Thayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elkins is working Thayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elkins looking to pass the guard.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thayer working for a triangle but Elkins defends it easily.
Elkins lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkins is controlling him.
Elkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Elkins with a nice head shot there.
Elkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thayer pulls Elkins in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Elkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Elkins cracks Thayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thayer walks into a left hand.
Donk. Elkins catches Thayer right on the button with a cross.
Elkins throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
And Thayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Elkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown. Elkins tries to sprawl out of it but Thayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thayer.
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Elkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elkins cracks Thayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Elkins duly obliges. #T1#
Elkins scores with a three punch combo!
Thayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elkins defends well and Thayer ends up having to push Elkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dylan Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Nice shot by Elkins.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
Thayer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elkins scores with a nice right hand.
Elkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elkins throws a hook but Thayer blocks it.
Elkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
Thayer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elkins defends it nicely.
Elkins works over Thayer's head and body with a nice combination.
Dylan Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Thayer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkins throws a jab when Thayer was well out of range.
Thayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkins is fending him off so far but Thayer persists. Nope, Elkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Elkins keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Thayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Elkins lands with a straight right. Thayer didn't see that one coming.
Elkins cracks Thayer with an open hand slap.
Thayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Thayer drives through and clinches with Elkins against the cage.
#BC#
Elkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thayer throws a counter combo.
Elkins scores with the left hand. Thayer knows he should have avoided that one. #T3##TD2#
Thayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thayer is in Elkins's guard.
Elkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Elkins lands with a good body shot.
Elkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Thayer moves into range and clinches up with Elkins.#TD#
Elkins jumps into guard, dragging Thayer to the mat.
Elkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thayer being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Thayer stopping the sweep attempt from Elkins.
Thayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elkins seems keen to control Thayer's posture.
Elkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thayer controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Elkins pulls Thayer in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dylan Elkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt - Elkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Elkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Elkins!
A very excited looking Dylan Elkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 90: Smith v Fabinho
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elkins.#TD2#
Thayer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Elkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thayer is on him like a limpet, forcing Elkins back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Elkins.
Thayer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elkins stops a takedown attempt from Thayer.
#TD2#
Thayer pulls Elkins into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkins advances position into side control!#SUB#
Elkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elkins taking a breather here.
Thayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elkins scoring with punches from side control. #T1##SUB#
Elkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thayer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elkins but great work by Thayer.
Elkins regains half guard.
Elkins is controlling Thayer's trapped leg to prevent Thayer from advancing to side control.
Elkins is looking to improve his position.
Elkins is trying to control but can't.
Thayer wants to advance to full mount but Elkins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thayer stopping the sweep attempt from Elkins.
Elkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elkins trying to control the position here.
Elkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Elkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Elkins'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.
Elkins won't allow Thayer to sweep him here.
Elkins pushing down on Thayer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Elkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thayer is looking to control Elkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thayer avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer pushes Elkins off looking to stand but Elkins dives back in and keeps control.
Thayer wants to control but Elkins is keeping busy.
Elkins slips a nice elbow through Thayer's hands, connecting with Thayer's forehead.#T3#
Elkins winds up and cracks Thayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Elkins seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
Thayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thayer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Elkins wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Thayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Elkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thayer is looking to stand up but Elkins won't let him. #T4#
Elkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Elkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Elkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elkins has Thayer in his guard.#REVB#
Thayer is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Elkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Thayer misses.
Thayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Thayer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thayer.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Thayer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Thayer breaks the clinch.
Thayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elkins thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
Thayer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elkins throws a nice looking combination but Thayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Elkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thayer manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Thayer clinches up with Elkins and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Thayer successfully pulls guard.
Elkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
Thayer is trying to control the position but Elkins postures up. #T1##SUB#
Elkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer has momentary wrist control but Elkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Thayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkins is one step ahead there.
Elkins wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Elkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elkins cracks Thayer with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Elkins drops back looking for a leg! Thayer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thayer manages to kick Elkins off! Elkins jumps back into Thayer's guard.
Elkins is in close to Thayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Elkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thayer's head.
Thayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elkins is controlling him.
Elkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Elkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Elkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkins distracts Thayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elkins wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. #T3#
Elkins landing with the ground and pound.
Elkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elkins wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Elkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elkins stopping the sweep attempt from Thayer.
Elkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Elkins is working Thayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elkins lands a couple of elbows.
Elkins postures up.
Dylan Elkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Elkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
Elkins is working an open guard so Thayer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Elkins throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
Thayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Elkins defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkins.
Thayer walks into a left hand.
Elkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Thayer tries a quick counter leg kick but Elkins is wise to it.
Thayer shoots in and drives through. Elkins sprawls well.
Elkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Elkins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Elkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Thayer.
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Elkins there.
Elkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Thayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elkins is trying to pull guard but Thayer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Elkins breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Thayer is just out of range.
Thayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Elkins sprawls well. He's pushed Thayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Elkins - just one landing.
Elkins scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Elkins.
Thayer goes for a double leg but Elkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Elkins continues to drive forward.
Dylan Elkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Elkins lands a nice hook to Thayer's body. Thayer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dylan Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elkins defends well and Thayer ends up having to push Elkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins misses with a hook. Thayer ducked under it nicely.
Thayer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkins connects with a right hand. Thayer shakes it off.
Thayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Elkins misses.
And Thayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Elkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkins scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Thayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thayer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elkins sprawls well. Elkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Thayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elkins blocks a head kick by Thayer.
A counter left hand to the body from Elkins misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elkins, as that shot connected.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elkins but Elkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Elkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thayer.
Thayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Thayer is just out of range.
Thayer moves away from the strike by Elkins.
Thayer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elkins misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elkins.
Elkins avoids the head kick by Thayer.
Elkins lands a really nice looking cross but Thayer seems unphased.
Thayer slips a jab from Elkins.
Elkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkins looks to throw the jab but Thayer is out of range.
A jab lands there for Elkins.
Elkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elkins defends well and Thayer ends up having to push Elkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Elkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thayer on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Elkins finds it's target.
Thayer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elkins enables Thayer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Elkins kicks Thayer off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by Elkins.
Elkins is looking to counter punch.
Thayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##CL2#
Thayer pushes Elkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Thayer prevents a body shot from Elkins.
A head punch on the inside from Elkins fails to land.
Elkins misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thayer.
Thayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thayer can't break the clinch.
Dylan Elkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thayer scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Elkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Elkins keeps moving.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thayer being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Elkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Elkins!
A victorious Dylan Elkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sixteen as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Sixteen moves into the clinch.
Sixteen tries a body shot but Thayer blocks it.
#TD2#
Thayer has hold of one of Sixteen's legs. Sixteen is fighting the takedown attempt but Thayer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen 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.
Thayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sixteen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Thayer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but Sixteen gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
Thayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen tries to clinch up.
Sixteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Sixteen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thayer, pushing him back against the cage.
Sixteen pushes off an throws an elbow but Thayer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Sixteen is pushing Thayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thayer avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Sixteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thayer controls his hands.
Sixteen landing knees to the head.
A short uppercut from Sixteen. #BC2#
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Thayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Thayer forces Sixteen back against the cage and clinches.
Thayer is trying to pull guard but Sixteen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Age Sixteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Sixteen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sixteen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sixteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen tries to score a body lock takedown but Thayer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sixteen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sixteen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sixteen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sixteen landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Thayer gets control of Sixteen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sixteen tries to stand but Thayer is controlling from the bottom.
Thayer looking to control.
#T3#
Sixteen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sixteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for a guillotine here but Sixteen defends easily.
Sixteen forces his way into half guard.
Sixteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thayer keeps working.
Sixteen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thayer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sixteen.
Sixteen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thayer keeps working. #SUB#
Sixteen is looking for a kimura but Thayer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixteen to get the leverage.
Sixteen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thayer defending well though.
Thayer is looking to control Sixteen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thayer avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Thayer is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixteen.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Age Sixteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sixteen moves into the clinch successfully.
Thayer tries to circle away but Sixteen has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Age Sixteen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Sixteen sprawls well. He's pushed Thayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Thayer moves out of range.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Sixteen has managed to clinch.
Sixteen taking a breather.
Thayer looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Age Sixteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sixteen scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thayer is keeping busy.
Sixteen misses with a punch to the body.
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Sixteen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thayer is keeping busy.#T1#
Thayer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thayer blocks an elbow strike from Sixteen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sixteen.
Thayer is leaning against Sixteen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sixteen.
#TD2#
Thayer has picked Sixteen up - he's going for a ride! Thayer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thayer is keen to just control but Sixteen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sixteen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sixteen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily.
Sixteen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixteen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thayer is thwarting Sixteen's attempts to control the position.
Sixteen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back!#SUB#
Thayer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sixteen gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Thayer showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thayer is having to fend off submission attempts from Sixteen, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sixteen doesn't have the hooks in though and Thayer manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Sixteen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sixteen keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sixteen working for a triangle but Thayer defends it easily.
Thayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sixteen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Sixteen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thayer is standing up over Sixteen. Sixteen looks to escape but Thayer dives into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thayer tries to advance to mount but Sixteen denies him.
You can see the frustration on Sixteen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixteen is looking for a sweep.
Sixteen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sixteen wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thayer is keen to just control but Sixteen is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Age Sixteen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Sixteen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thayer, pushing him back against the cage.
Thayer goes for a takedown attempt but Sixteen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Thayer. No joy for Sixteen on that attempt.
Sixteen tries to clinch there but Thayer circles away.
Thayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thayer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sixteen tries to clinch up but Thayer circles away and keeps his distance.
Thayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sixteen thows a leg kick but Thayer checks it
and Thayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thayer blocks a head kick by Sixteen.
Thayer dives in and grabs Sixteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sixteen pushes down on Thayer's head and hops out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sixteen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thayer is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen tries to clinch up.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Thayer is having none of it.
Sixteen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thayer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Thayer clinches with his opponent.
Sixteen takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1##TD2#
Thayer pulls guard effortlessly.
Thayer trying to strike off his back.
Thayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixteen is one step ahead there.
Sixteen postures up.
Sixteen slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Thayer.#SUB2#
Thayer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sixteen is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#T2#
Thayer punching from the bottom.
Sixteen wants to control but Thayer is keeping him busy.
Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sixteen is working away from the top position though.
Sixteen trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Sixteen controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sixteen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thayer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Sixteen parries the strikes from Thayer easily there. Thayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sixteen to escape.
Thayer working away.
Thayer wants to control but Sixteen is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Thayer decides to stand back up.
Sixteen throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Thayer moves into the clinch.
Sixteen wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Sixteen.
#TD2#
Thayer has hold of one of Sixteen's legs. Sixteen is fighting the takedown attempt but Thayer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Thayer gets to his feet. Sixteen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.
Sixteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Age Sixteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thayer throws a right hand that Sixteen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sixteen also avoids with ease.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sixteen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sixteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thad Thayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sixteen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
A very excited looking Age Sixteen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 71: Kersikov v Motts
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Thayer needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
King lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Thayer instigates a clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Thayer.
King avoids the elbow strike from Thayer, against the cage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Thayer.
Thayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thayer lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Thayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thayer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thayer misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Thayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King is trying to escape the position but Thayer is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Thayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Thayer tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thayer taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Thayer is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #SU2#
Thayer stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thayer in his tracks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thayer.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Thayer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King gets through Thayer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Thayer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Thayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
Thayer tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Thayer blocking some punches.
King working aggressively here.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
King working aggressively here.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thayer trying to stall but King improves his position.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thayer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Thayer drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from King. #T4#
Thayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thayer blocks a head kick by King.
#TD2#
Thayer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King is looking to stand up but Thayer isn't so interested in that idea.
King being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Thayer stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thayer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A cross from King lands.
King misses with a hook.
Dwayne King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Thayer's head.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King lands a two punch combo.
Thayer throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thayer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thayer postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it. #T1#
Thayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King misses with a looping right.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thayer is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King looks to land a left hand but Thayer moved out of range nicely.
Thayer wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thayer dodges the punch combination from King.
#T2##CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Thayer. Thayer maintains the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King lands with a right to the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thayer blocks a body shot from King. #TD2#
Thayer drags the fight down to the ground.
King preventing the sweep.
King wants to get up but he can't break Thayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thayer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##ES2#
Thayer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thayer lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Thayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thayer.
Thayer controlling the action here.
Thayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thayer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from King.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thayer checks the leg kick.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Thayer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Thayer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
King wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thayer manages to pass to side control.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Thayer works his way into full mount! #T1#
Thayer content just to control the position here.
Thayer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thayer unloads with some shots from mount but King bucks and avoids them well.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Thayer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. King can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thayer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Thayer thowing shots but they're missing.
Thayer misses with a head shot.
Thayer controlling from mount. #T3#
King holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thayer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thayer.
Thayer controlling from the full mount.
Thayer is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King blocking the ground and pound.
Thayer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thayer throwing strikes here but King is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
King is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Thayer locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! King is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
WVT 65: Ihantala v Machado
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Thayer has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thayer misses with a takedown
and Thai counters with a nice leg kick.
Thai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thai is fending him off so far but Thayer persists. Nope, Thai circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai avoids the body shot from Thayer.
Thayer moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
Thayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thayer misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Thai misses with an uppercut.
Thayer shoots in but no luck this time.
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thai tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thai to the ground. Thai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Thai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thayer doesn't seem phased though.
Thai lands with a shot to the body.
Thai thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
Thai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thai misses the body punch #TD2#
and Thayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thayer not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thai defending well though. #T2#
Thayer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thai tries to lock up and control but Thayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thayer controlling from mount.
Thai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Thayer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thayer on the ground.
Thai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Thayer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thayer wants to control the pace but Thai is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Thayer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thai has worked his arm free - good work by Thai!
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thai is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Thayer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thayer prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Long Thai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Thayer blocks the leg kick.
Thai backing away here, and Thayer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thayer misses with a takedown #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thayer avoids it.
Thayer avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thayer avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thayer managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Thayer won't want to take too many of those.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thayer.
Thayer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thayer wants a takedown.
#T1#
Thayer wants to get back to striking at distance but Thai won't allow it.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Thayer avoids the damage to the body.
Thayer taking a breather.
Thayer tries to land knees in the clinch but Thai avoids the damage to the body.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.#BC#
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thayer is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Thayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Long Thai is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai thows a leg kick but Thayer checks it #TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Thai is retaining full guard.
Thayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Thayer content to stall in guard here.
Thai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thayer is pushing down on Thai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thai is fighting to maintain full guard but Thayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Thayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
Thayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thai defending well though. #SUB2#
Thayer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Thayer seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Thayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thai sprawls well initially but Thayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thayer thows a huge punch but Thai dodges it nicely.
Thayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer wants to free his trapped foot but Thai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thayer throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
An inside leg kick from Thai misses.
Thayer tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Thai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but Thai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thai as he jumps to the side.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thai wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Thai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thayer manages to avoid it.
Thayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Thayer breaks away and moves out of range.
Thai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Thai moves into the clinch successfully.
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Thayer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thai uses from the top position.
Thai trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thayer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thai has passed into half guard!
Thayer keeping control of the position.
Thai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Thai has control of the leg.
Thayer gets back to full guard.
Thayer has his hands on Thai's head, controlling the position.
Thai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thayer wants to improve his position but instead Thai has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Thai tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Thayer is trying to stand back up but Thai is controlling him
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thayer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thayer tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thayer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thai cracks Thayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thai counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Thai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai! |
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Event:
WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Thayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Thayer has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a series of strikes. Thayer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Thayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Thayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henderson .#CUT#It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thayer.
Thayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Henderson defends it well.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Henderson . Beautiful body shot.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson lands the left hand.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Thayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson .
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Thayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Thayer persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Thayer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Thayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thayer avoids the body shot from Henderson .
As Henderson backs off Thayer throws a huge counter combo but Henderson manages to avoid it all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thayer.#T2#
Thayer has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson scores with a punch to the head.
Ryan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thayer momentarily.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thayer has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thayer is just out of range.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thayer. Thayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson misses with the combination.
#T3#
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thayer at a distance.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Thayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks. #KD#
Henderson lands a left and a right that send Thayer crashing to the mat, dazed. Henderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson cracks Thayer with a good jab.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thayer manages to avoid it.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Thayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thayer seems to have recovered his senses.
Thayer tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson .
Thayer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henderson dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Henderson stands up.
Thayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thayer.
Thayer slips under a jab from Henderson .
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thayer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Thayer.#TD2#
Thayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thayer is in Henderson 's guard.
Thayer wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Henderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Henderson wants to stand but Thayer is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer throwing strikes but missing.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Henderson wants to stand but Thayer is controlling the position.
Thayer stays in close to Henderson 's body and controls the position.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thayer dodges the punch combination from Henderson .
Henderson misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson throws a hook but Thayer blocks it.
Ryan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Thayer misses.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Thayer backs away looking to recover.
Thayer throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson .
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Thayer moved out of range.
Thayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Thayer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson !
Thayer wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Thayer decides to stand back up. Thayer steps back and let's Henderson get back to his feet.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Thayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Henderson defends it well.
Henderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#That has opened up Thad Thayer's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henderson .#T4#
Thayer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
Henderson with a jab.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thayer.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but Thayer is quick to defend against it.
Thayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thayer fails with the takedown.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thayer shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! Henderson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thayer shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson . That snapped Thayer's head back.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thayer is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Thayer scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Thayer looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
Thayer wants to counter with a clinch but Henderson pushes him away.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Thayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Thayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Thayer moves into range and clinches up with Henderson .
Thayer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Thayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.#T2##CL2#
Thayer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson , pushing him back against the cage.
Thayer tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Henderson manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Thayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson catches Thayer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Thad Thayer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Thayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson drops Thayer with a naaaaasty hook - Thayer is in real trouble here! Henderson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Henderson !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Henderson made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WVT 26: Bouncer v Knox
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target.
Noel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thayer.
Noel throws a head kick that misses.
Noel throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
Noel misses with a body punch
and Noel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Noel scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
Noel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Noel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thayer under the eye.
Thayer defending well as Noel loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Thayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Noel misses with a hook to the body
and Thayer counters with a big head kick but Noel shrugs it off.
Noel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thayer counters with a two punch combo.
Thayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Noel misses.
Thayer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Noel.#TD#
Noel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Noel is wriggling around but Thayer manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Thayer not doing much here.
Thayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer trying to mount his opponent but Noel defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thayer in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura here.
Thayer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Thayer not doing much here.
Thayer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thayer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Thayer works his way into full mount!
Noel blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Noel manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Noel, under a barage of strikes from Thayer.
Thayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Noel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thayer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Thayer decides to return to a standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Thayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thayer slips under a jab from Noel.
Noel misses with a jab to the body
and Thayer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
Noel fails to land with a series of punches.
Noel throws the left hand but Thayer avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Thayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thayer.
Thayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noel has a couple of punches blocked by Thayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Noel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thayer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thayer is taking a breather. Noel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noel can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noel defends it well.
Thayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Noel wants to control the action here but instead Thayer manages to pass to full mount!
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thayer looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Thayer working for a guillotine from mount but Noel is in no mood to give up. #SU#
Thayer stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Noel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thayer's elbow. #T3##TD#
Thayer has clasped his hands together around Noel's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thayer controlling the position. #SUB#
Thayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Noel is breathing heavily.
Noel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Thayer decides to stand back up. #T4#
Noel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Noel.
Noel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thayer.
Thayer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Thayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thayer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thad Thayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thayer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Noel for as long as he can get away with.
Thayer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Thayer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Noel throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Noel tries to sprawl but Thayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Noel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thayer manages to move to mount!
Thayer controlling the position easily from mount.
Thayer punching from mount but Noel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer controlling from mount. #T1#
Thayer looking to ground and pound but Noel is blocking nicely.
Thayer punching from mount but Noel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thayer controlling the pace for now.
Noel has given up his back here.
Noel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thayer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thayer.
Noel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Thayer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Noel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Thayer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Noel's body.
Chubby Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Thayer tightening his grip on Noel, looking for the choke. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thayer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Thayer looking to break Noel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Noel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thayer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thayer controlling from the back.
Thad Thayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer missing with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thad Thayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thayer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
WVT 22: Halo v Son
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Thayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alzado throws a series of punches but Thayer avoids them all with ease.
Alzado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Alzado.
Alzado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thayer counters with a good, hard body kick but Alzado shrugs it off.
A head kick by Alzado misses
and Thayer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alzado really felt that one!
Alzado throws a leg kick but Thayer moved away.
Thayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thayer moves in looking to clinch but Alzado pushes him off.#CL#
Thayer drives through and clinches with Alzado against the cage.
#TD#
Thayer pulls guard. #ES#
Thayer pushes Alzado off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Alzado.
Alzado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Thayer blocks a jab.
Thayer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alzado just manages to avoid it.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but Alzado gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzado pushes Thayer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Alzado.
Alzado tries to land knees in the clinch but Thayer avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Thayer gets control of Alzado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alzado stopping the sweep attempt from Thayer.#T2#
Thayer working a defensive guard but Alzado passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzado seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thayer is looking to improve his position.
Thayer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.
Alzado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thayer is proving hard to escape from.
Thayer is trying to control the position but Alzado postures up. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thayer holds on and takes a little breather.
Alzado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thayer's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Thayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alzado!
Alzado is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thayer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alzado keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Thayer stalls from top position.#T4##SUB#
Thayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alzado is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thayer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alzado managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thayer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyle Alzado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alzado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thayer checks it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alzado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thayer.#CUT2#It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
Thayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alzado avoids it really well and circles away.
Alzado keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Alzado.
A combination from Alzado does no damage.
Lyle Alzado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alzado dips to his left and cracks Thayer with an uppercut!#CL#
Alzado gets tackled into the cage by Thayer. Thayer maintains the clinch.
Alzado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Thayer pushes Alzado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Thayer manages to pull guard.
Alzado wants to get up but he can't break Thayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thayer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Alzado tries a knee to the head but Thayer blocks it.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thayer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alzado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alzado looks to land a right hand but Thayer moved out of range.
Thayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thayer misses with a two punch combination.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but Alzado shows good takedown defense.
Thayer moves to clinch but Alzado breaks away #KD2#
and Alzado counters with a crisp one two that drops Thayer! Alzado thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thayer to his feet! Thayer is in big trouble!#ROC2#Thayer is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thayer avoids the head kick by Alzado.
Thayer throws a head kick that misses.
Alzado slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alzado as he jumps to the side.
Thayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thayer blocks a head kick by Alzado.
Alzado throws an off balance right hand
and Thayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzado is breathing heavily.
Alzado misses with a hook
and Alzado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thayer checks a leg kick.
Thayer throws a sloppy head kick and Alzado moves out of range easily. #T3##CL#
Thayer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Alzado jumps guard.
Alzado keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alzado keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer passes Alzado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thayer is looking to advance position but Alzado won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Thayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alzado is just riding it out for now. Thayer eventually gives up the hold.
Alzado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Alzado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Alzado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzado.
Thayer slips under a jab from Alzado.
Alzado lands a body shot.
Thayer slips a jab from Alzado.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alzado misses with a right hand
and Thayer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Alzado misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thayer. #TD#
Thayer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Alzado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Alzado managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thayer.
Alzado wants to get back to his feet but Thayer drags him back down.
Thayer throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alzado works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Thayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Alzado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alzado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Thayer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alzado, up you get!
Lyle Alzado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Thayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Alzado wants to stand back up but Thayer manages to pass into side control.
Thayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Thayer controls the position.
Thad Thayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Thayer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thayer.
Alzado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lyle Alzado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alzado avoids the head kick by Thayer.
Alzado misses with a combination
and Thayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alzado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alzado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Alzado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thayer shoots in but Alzado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alzado throws a head kick that Thayer semi-blocks.
A jab from Alzado misses.
Thayer staying out of range there.#CL#
Thayer gets a clinch.
Thayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thayer tries to circle away but Alzado has him pinned against the cage.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Thayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alzado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Alzado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alzado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 16: Newton v Motts
Date: Jul 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Thayer shoots in for a double leg but Kanaani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kanaani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanaani lands with a nice body punch.
Thayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kanaani tries to clinch but Thayer is having none of it. #CL2#
Kanaani forces Thayer back against the cage and clinches.
Thayer is trying to pull guard but Kanaani has him pressed against the cage.
Thayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanaani pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1##BC2#
Kanaani breaks the clinch.
Thayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Kanaani tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanaani avoids it really well and circles away.
Thayer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thayer is looking to clinch.
Kanaani closes the distance but Thayer moves to the side #TD#
and Thayer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kanaani!
Kanaani is looking for a sweep.
Kanaani wants to control but Thayer postures up.
Thayer throws an elbow but Kanaani slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kanaani prevents Thayer from moving into mount. #ES2#
Kanaani bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##TD2#
Kanaani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thayer sprawls well initially but Kanaani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani winds up and cracks Thayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kanaani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kanaani lands strikes from half guard.
Thayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Thayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kanaani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thayer has momentary wrist control but Kanaani slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Thayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kanaani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Thayer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kanaani stuffs the takedown attempt from Thayer. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanaani looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Kanaani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kanaani showed some decent athleticism there.
Thayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kanaani.
Kanaani wants to control but Thayer is keeping him busy.
Kanaani drops an elbow to the side of Thayer's head.
Thayer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kanaani. #T4#
Thayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kanaani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kanaani's back!
Kanaani just trying to survive but Thayer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Thayer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thayer avoiding Kanaani 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Thayer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Thayer struggling to land strikes to the head as Kanaani covers up.
Kanaani is trying to stand back up.
Kanaani tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehdi Kanaani will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kanaani throws a sloppy head kick and Thayer moves out of range easily.
Thayer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kanaani lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
Thayer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kanaani stuffs the takedown attempt from Thayer. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Thayer gets tackled into the cage by Kanaani. Kanaani maintains the clinch.
Kanaani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thayer jumps guard but Kanaani turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thayer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kanaani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thad Thayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thayer trying to control here.
Kanaani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kanaani lands a nice short elbow.
Kanaani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kanaani with the ground and pound but Thayer uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but Kanaani pushes his legs off easily.
Kanaani scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanaani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kanaani lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanaani cracks Thayer with a solid left hand.
Kanaani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kanaani lands a couple of elbows.
Kanaani landing with the ground and pound.
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Kanaani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanaani stands up over Thayer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kanaani postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kanaani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Kanaani from controlling successfully.
Thayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thayer wants to get up but he can't break Kanaani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer trying to control but Kanaani is working from the bottom.
Kanaani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##ES2#
Kanaani is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thayer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kanaani is working Thayer over against the cage.
Thayer jumps guard but Kanaani stands there with Thayer around his waist. Thayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thayer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thayer misses with an elbow over the top.
Kanaani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kanaani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Kanaani has Thayer pressed against the cage, preventing Thayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kanaani lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Thayer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thayer duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Kanaani swats away the attempt to clinch by Thayer.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thayer wants to clinch up but Kanaani keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Kanaani looking to score a takedown here. Thayer is defending well but Kanaani drives through and ends up in Thayer's guard.
Thayer pushes Kanaani off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kanaani is working for takedown but Thayer is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Kanaani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thayer working aggressively here.
Kanaani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thayer pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Kanaani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thayer shoots in and drives through. Kanaani sprawls well.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kanaani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Kanaani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kanaani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thayer is looking to clinch but Kanaani is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thayer.
Kanaani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Thayer misses #TD2#
and Kanaani decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thayer's guard.
Thayer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kanaani is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Kanaani.
#T1#
Kanaani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thayer is trying to force a seperation but Kanaani has the dominant position.
Thayer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanaani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kanaani is pressed up against the cage. Thayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kanaani down to the mat. Kanaani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanaani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanaani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thayer's head.#TD2#
Kanaani closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thayer to the mat! Thayer manages to get full guard.
Kanaani works over Thayer with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but Kanaani pushes his legs off easily.
Kanaani working some strikes from top position.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kanaani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kanaani has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Kanaani keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanaani is keeping the position for now.
Kanaani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thayer is controlling him.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanaani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thayer stops Kanaani from standing up.
Thayer is looking to stand up but Kanaani won't let him.
Kanaani wants to get back to his feet but Thayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kanaani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thayer tries to clinch up
letting Kanaani counter with a right hand.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanaani throws a sloppy head kick and Thayer moves out of range easily.
Kanaani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thayer fails with the takedown.
Mehdi Kanaani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Kanaani instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kanaani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Kanaani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kanaani winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Kanaani!
A relieved looking Mehdi Kanaani 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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Event:
WVT 3: Mogg v Granger
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Thayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamdfjsmf wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thayer dives in and grabs Tamdfjsmf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tamdfjsmf pushes down on Thayer's head and hops out.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thayer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thayer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tamdfjsmf is not content to let Thayer control the position.
Thayer trying to control the pace.
Tamdfjsmf is not content to let Thayer control the position.#T1#
Thayer blocks the strikes from Tamdfjsmf.
Thayer not doing much here.
Thayer moves into full mount! Tamdfjsmf won't be happy about that!
Thayer content just to control the position here.
Thayer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thayer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer controlling from mount.
Thayer avoids the attempt from Tamdfjsmf to control.
Tamdfjsmf can't escape the position.
#T3#
You get the feeling that Tamdfjsmf really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Thayer misses with a head shot.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer looking to ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf is blocking nicely.
Tamdfjsmf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tamdfjsmf tries to lock up and control but Thayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thayer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tamdfjsmf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf working to try and regain half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thayer.
Tamdfjsmf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamdfjsmf wants to hold on but Thayer pushes him away.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tamdfjsmf is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Thayer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but Thayer keeps it at a distance.
Thayer blocks a head kick by Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch.
Tamdfjsmf throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thayer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thayer dives in and grabs Tamdfjsmf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tamdfjsmf pushes down on Thayer's head and hops out.
Tamdfjsmf throws a head kick but Thayer moves out of range.
Thayer throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Thayer dives in and scores a takedown into Tamdfjsmf's guard.
Tamdfjsmf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tamdfjsmf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Thayer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tamdfjsmf avoids the head kick by Thayer.
Tamdfjsmf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Thayer catches Tamdfjsmf right on the button with a cross.
Thayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Tamdfjsmf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thayer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thayer looks for a takedown but Tamdfjsmf sprawls well.
Tamdfjsmf tries to counter by clinching up but Thayer breaks away and moves out of range.
Thayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch there but Thayer circles away.
Thayer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tamdfjsmf as he jumps to the side.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2##CL2#
Thayer moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tamdfjsmf gets control of Thayer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tamdfjsmf will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thayer slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tamdfjsmf.
Thayer passes to full mount!
Thayer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamdfjsmf tries to lock up and control but Thayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamdfjsmf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thayer on the ground.#T3#
Tamdfjsmf is working to get back to half guard.
Tamdfjsmf wants to hold on but Thayer pushes him away.
Thayer content just to control the position here.
Tamdfjsmf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Thayer get's back to his feet.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamdfjsmf stuffs the takedown attempt from Thayer. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch but Thayer is avoiding it.
Thayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tamdfjsmf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thad Thayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by Tamdfjsmf.#CL2#
Tamdfjsmf tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Thayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tamdfjsmf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tamdfjsmf misses with a double jab.
Thayer wants to counter with a clinch but Tamdfjsmf pushes him away.
Tamdfjsmf throws a right hand that Thayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Thayer also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Thayer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tamdfjsmf's guard.
Tamdfjsmf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Tamdfjsmf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tamdfjsmf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf has wrist control.
Tamdfjsmf trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer throwing strikes from guard but Tamdfjsmf blocks nicely. #T1#
Thayer throws a strike but Tamdfjsmf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thayer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamdfjsmf's guard. #REVB#
Thayer preventing the sweep.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thayer is now in half guard.
Thayer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thayer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Thayer wants to control the pace but Tamdfjsmf is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Thayer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Thayer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tamdfjsmf blocking the ground and pound. #SU2#
Thayer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3#
Tamdfjsmf connects with a leg kick.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch there but Thayer circles away.
Tamdfjsmf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thayer throws a sloppy head kick and Tamdfjsmf moves out of range easily.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Thayer finds it's target.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thayer goes for a double leg but Tamdfjsmf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tamdfjsmf continues to drive forward.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch but Thayer is avoiding it.
Tamdfjsmf falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Tamdfjsmf wants to get back to his feet but Thayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Tamdfjsmf trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tamdfjsmf keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thad Thayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tamdfjsmf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thad Thayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thayer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Wellington tries to land a front kick but Thayer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Wellington gets caught napping as Thayer dives in and scores a takedown. Wellington manages to retain guard.
Wellington looking for a sweep. Not yet Wellington, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Wellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Wellington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wellington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wellington is keeping the position for now. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wellington is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Thayer wants to sweep here but Wellington controlling him for the moment.
Wellington postures up.
Wellington content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing that Wellington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.
Wellington with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Wellington wants to stand and escape but instead Thayer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wellington 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.
Thayer advances position into side control!
Wellington is trying to escape the position but Thayer is controlling the position. #T3#
Wellington wants to control but Thayer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Thayer stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. Thayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Thayer blocks the leg kick.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellington throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wellington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thayer - the referee stops the clock and Wellington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thayer. Wellington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wellington looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Wellington lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Wellington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thayer.
Thayer has his takedown stuffed
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thayer. Wellington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Humphrey Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wellington if he has to take too many more of those.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wellington throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thayer misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Wellington tries to sprawl but Thayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wellington trying to control here.
Wellington is trying to stand back up but Thayer is controlling him
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Wellington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Thayer has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wellington wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
#T1#
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Wellington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wellington wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Thayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thayer passes Wellington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wellington gets full guard.
Thayer stopping the sweep attempt from Wellington.#T2#
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Wellington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thayer blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thayer.
Humphrey Wellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Wellington scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
Wellington lands a body punch.
Wellington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Thayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick and Thayer moves out of range easily.
Humphrey Wellington is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Wellington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Wellington is trying to break free.#BC#
Wellington breaks from the clinch.
Wellington misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wellington won't be happy with that.
Thayer trying to control the position but Wellington is working away.
Thayer working the ground and pound but Wellington is defending the strikes. #T4#
Thayer wants to control but Wellington is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wellington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wellington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellington keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wellington throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Thayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wellington's guard.
Wellington is wriggling around but Thayer manages to pass to half guard.
Thayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REVR#
Wellington wants to get back to full guard.
Wellington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thayer.
Wellington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Thayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
Thayer prevents Wellington from improving his position.
Wellington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thayer slows the pace down in half guard.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Thayer moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Wellington. Beautiful body shot.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellington circles away.
#T3#
Wellington fakes the leg kick and cracks Thayer in the body.
Thayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wellington swivels and escapes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wellington. Thayer shrugs it off though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wellington. Thayer shrugs it off though.
Thayer wants to clinch.
And Wellington counters with a quick kick to the body but Thayer blocks it.
Wellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thayer.
Wellington misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
Humphrey Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.#T4#
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wellington pinned against the cage. Wellington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Thayer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wellington's guard.
Wellington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thayer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Thayer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandis lands a two punch combo.
Brandis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thayer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brandis.
Thayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandis. #TD2#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thayer is pressing down on Brandis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandis is holding on for now. #SU2#
Thayer decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Thayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Thayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Thayer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thayer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2#
Thayer is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brandis is looking to improve his position but Thayer isn't that keen on the idea.
Thayer moves to the back position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thayer controlling the positon.
Brandis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Brandis is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Brandis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thayer.
Thayer keeps control of the position easily here as Brandis tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Thayer tightening his grip on Brandis, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Thayer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Brandis is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thad Thayer!
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
RISE 30: Choo v Svyatogor
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt - Bullion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bullion throws a right hand that Thayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Thayer also avoids with ease.
Bullion throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Thayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bullion shoots in for a double leg but Thayer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bullion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thayer back to the cage. Bullion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bullion is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard.
Bullion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thayer trying to control the pace. #SU#
Thayer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bullion to get to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Bullion closes the distance and pushes Thayer back into the cage.#BC#
Thayer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thayer looks to land a combination but Bullion avoids it well.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bullion's waist but Bullion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side. #CL#
Bullion gets tackled into the cage by Thayer. Thayer maintains the clinch.
Thayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bullion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bullion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Thayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bullion is defending well.#TD#
Thayer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thayer throwing shots but Bullion is blocking nicely.
Bullion is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard.
Thayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullion defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Bullion is working away.
Thayer is controlling the pace.
Thayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thayer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bullion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Bullion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullion wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Bullion as Thayer shoots in.
Bullion is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bullion rushes Thayer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bullion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##TD#
Thayer manages to pull guard.
Bullion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thayer's guard.
Bullion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thayer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bullion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bullion wants to get back to his feet but Thayer passes into half guard.
Thayer wants to take a breather but Bullion is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer stalling.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thad Thayer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Bullion forces Thayer back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Thayer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bullion closes the distance and clinches.
Thayer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thayer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bullion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bullion tries to pull guard but Thayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Bullion drops back down to his feet.
Bullion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thayer pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullion moves in looking to clinch but Thayer pushes him off.
Thayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thayer staying out of range there.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bullion paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##CL2#
Bullion forces Thayer back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bullion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullion throws a combination that misses
letting Thayer counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bullion forces Thayer back against the cage and clinches.
Bullion is trying to pull guard but Thayer has him pressed against the cage.
Thad Thayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silver Bullion.#TD#
Thayer manages to pull guard.
Thayer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bullion is looking to stand up but Thayer won't let him. #SUB#
Bullion is sitting in close to Thayer's body. Thayer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bullion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bullion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thayer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 25 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer has a takedown stuffed.
Saldini feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Thayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saldini is defending well.#TD2#
Thayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini won't allow Thayer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Thayer keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer seems keen to control Saldini's posture.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Thayer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saldini has picked Thayer up and slammed him! Thayer can't keep hold of the triangle and Saldini manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Thayer is letting Saldini control him for a moment. #SUB#
Thayer wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Saldini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thayer's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Thayer is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Saldini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Angelo Saldini!
Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 288 - Montreal
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 24 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thayer quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (0) Thayer#SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boaz is looking to advance position but Thayer won't allow it.
Thayer is trying to maintain the position but Boaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Thayer is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thayer is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Boaz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Boaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Boaz is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boaz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz'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.#T2#
Thayer is looking to control Boaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thayer avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thayer is staying active underneath Boaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boaz is thwarting Thayer's attempts to control the position.
Thayer is positioning himself well to prevent Boaz advancing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boaz is controlling the pace.
Boaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (5) vs (0) Thayer#T4#
Thayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boaz forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Boaz (8) vs (0) Thayer#SUB#
Boaz tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Thayer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
Thayer is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boaz avoiding Thayer 's attempts to control his hands. #T6##SUB#
Boaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Thayer 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.#SUB#
Boaz tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Boaz controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
#T7##SUB#
Boaz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thayer escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (8) vs (2) Thayer
Boaz is not content to let Thayer control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Thayer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (8) vs (5) Thayer#SUB2#
Thayer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boaz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boaz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (10) vs (5) Thayer
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thayer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (10) vs (7) Thayer#T9#
Boaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but Boaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (12) vs (7) Thayer
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard. #T10#
Thayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Thayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boaz is aware though and is defending well.
Thayer wants to control but Boaz passes easily into half guard.
Boaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (15) vs (7) Thayer
Thayer prevents Boaz from taking his back.#T11#
Thayer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer is trying to reverse the position but instead Boaz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boaz (18) vs (7) Thayer#SUB#
Thayer showing good submission defense here.
Boaz controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB#
Boaz has the hooks in. Thayer is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Boaz passes his arm under Thayer's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Thayer taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wamberto Boaz!
A very excited looking Wamberto Boaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 23 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thayer enables Krawlee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thayer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Krawlee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krawlee has managed to get both his arms back between Thayer's legs - danger averted.
Krawlee is pushing down on Thayer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thayer is fighting to maintain full guard but Krawlee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krawlee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Krawlee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krawlee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thayer for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thayer trying to control from the bottom.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.#SUB2#
Thayer looking for a guillotine here but Krawlee defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krawlee passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.
Krawlee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Thayer wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krawlee is one step ahead there.
Krawlee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Thayer keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Krawlee content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Krawlee'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.#SUB2#
Thayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krawlee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krawlee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Further stalling from Krawlee.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but Krawlee pushes his legs off easily.
Krawlee controlling from the top position. #T7#
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Krawlee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krawlee preventing the sweep.
Krawlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Thayer is trying to control the position but Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee controlling from the top position.
Thayer is trying to keep Krawlee in close.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Krawlee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Krawlee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krawlee (7) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee content just to control the position here.
Krawlee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thayer tries to hold on but Krawlee postures up.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Thayer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Krawlee is staying active.
Thayer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thayer stops Krawlee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Krawlee content just to control the position here.
Thayer tries to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krawlee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Krawlee is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Thayer doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Thayer is looking to improve his position but Krawlee isn't that keen on the idea.
Krawlee controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Thayer tries to control the position but Krawlee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Krawlee (10) vs (0) Thayer
Krawlee controls the position.
Thayer wants to control his opponent's hands but Krawlee gets his hands free.
Krawlee controlling from the back.
Thayer tries to break free.
Krawlee controlling the position well here. Thayer rolled but Krawlee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Krawlee.
Krawlee continues to hold on tight.
Krawlee controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
Krawlee controls the action.
Krawlee is not going to allow Thayer to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Good control from Krawlee.
Thayer rolls, trying to escape but Krawlee keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Kreepee Krawlee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Zhang Jun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jun (2) vs (0) Thayer#SUB#
Jun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jun. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thayer is in trouble now - Jun has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jun (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to hold on but Jun pushes him away.
Jun trying to control but Thayer is having none of it. #SUB#
Jun goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thayer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jun (5) vs (2) Thayer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Jun keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Jun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.#SUB#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Jun's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Jun keeps moving.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Jun is pulling down on Thayer's head. It's preventing any offense from Thayer, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thayer looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jun has his foot on Thayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thayer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jun is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thayer rolls with it to try and escape but Jun cranks on the arm and Thayer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhang Jun!
Zhang Jun bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pacheco fails with the takedown.
Thayer attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thayer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacheco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacheco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thayer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacheco manages to circle out of the way.
Pacheco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thayer attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Pacheco tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Thayer pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Thayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacheco trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Pacheco wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Thayer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pacheco doesn't defend quickly enough and Thayer has managed to lock this one up! Can Pacheco escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thayer on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CWC 257
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jan is fending him off so far but Thayer persists. Nope, Jan circles away and we're back to standing.
Thayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jan tries to avoid it but Thayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jan to the ground. Jan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Jan looking to score a takedown here. Thayer is defending well but Jan drives through and ends up in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer looking to control.
Jan controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer pulls Jan in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jan is stalling in the full guard.
Jan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thayer for as long as he can get away with.
Jan passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Jan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Jan wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Thayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thayer is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Thayer is looking to control Jan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thayer avoid being mounted?
Jan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Jan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thayer trying to get back to full guard but Jan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to hold on but Jan pushes him away.
Jan fails to advance to Thayer's back. #T4#
Jan content just to control the position here.
Jan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Thayer stops Jan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jan controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Jan has hold of Thayer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thayer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jan controlling the position easily from mount.
Jan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Thayer is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jan (8) vs (0) Thayer#T7##SUB#
Thayer won't enjoy being in this position. Jan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Thayer is tapping - it's over boys! Jan picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bartlomiej Jan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bartlomiej Jan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC Hilo
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Thayer is having none of it.
Pacheco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacheco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thayer tries to counter with a clinch but Pacheco shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Thayer drives through and clinches with Pacheco against the cage.
Thayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pacheco.
#TD2#
Thayer successfully pulls guard.
Thayer is trying to keep Pacheco in close.
Pacheco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thayer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer is refusing to be controlled, as Pacheco sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Pacheco is working for a kimura but Thayer is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Pacheco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura but Thayer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacheco to get the leverage.
Pacheco prevents Thayer from improving his position.#SUB#
Pacheco wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thayer tries to roll over but Pacheco keeps him under control.
Thayer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pacheco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pacheco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pacheco (0) vs (4) Thayer#T2#
Pacheco looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thayer.
Pacheco tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Thayer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pacheco breaks Thayer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (4) Thayer
Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacheco defends well.
Pacheco passes Thayer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pacheco controlling the action here.
Pacheco prevents Thayer from improving his position.#T4#
Thayer keeps trying to improve his position.
Thayer is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thayer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Thayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacheco pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pacheco seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Thayer wants to control but Pacheco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pacheco wants to take a breather but Thayer is having none of it.
Pacheco controlling the action here.
Thayer gets back to full guard.
Pacheco won't allow Thayer to sweep him here.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
Thayer keeping full guard, as Pacheco tries to pass. #T6#
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pacheco controls the pace.
Thayer controls Pacheco momentarily but Pacheco frees himself.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for a guillotine here but Pacheco defends easily.
Pacheco trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom. #T7#
Thayer wants to sweep here but Pacheco controlling him for the moment.
Pacheco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Pacheco is trying for a kimura here. Thayer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pacheco wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Pacheco!
Jose Pacheco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 212
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jan is looking to clinch but Thayer is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Jan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jan can't get the takedown.
Thayer gets underhooks to prevent Jan's takedown attempt.
Jan prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Thayer pulls Jan into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jan controls the pace.#T1#
Jan slips nicely into half guard.
Thayer wants to control but Jan is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jan is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Jan trying to mount his opponent but Thayer defends it.
Jan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (3) vs (0) Thayer
Jan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thayer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2##SUB#
Jan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Jan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Thayer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Thayer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jan lets go of the hold and Thayer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bartlomiej Jan!
A victorious Bartlomiej Jan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC Rio
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Konstantinov darts in and clinches Thayer up against the cage.#TD#
Konstantinov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thayer uses from the top position.
Thayer won't allow Konstantinov to sweep him here.
Thayer is looking to pass into half guard but Konstantinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Konstantinov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Konstantinov (2) vs (0) Thayer
Konstantinov is stalling in the full guard.
Thayer looking to control.
Konstantinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thayer is trying to control the position but Konstantinov postures up. #SUB2#
Thayer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Konstantinov has passed into half guard!
Konstantinov wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Thayer manages to get to full guard.
Konstantinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle here but Konstantinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Konstantinov (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Konstantinov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Konstantinov working away.#T4#
Thayer sneaks back into half guard.
Konstantinov controlling the pace.
Konstantinov wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Konstantinov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Konstantinov wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thayer wants to sweep but Konstantinov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Konstantinov (8) vs (0) Thayer#T5#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Konstantinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thayer struggling a bit here.
Thayer tries to bench press Konstantinov off him but Konstantinov keeps the position.
Thayer keeps trying to improve his position.
Thayer can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Thayer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Konstantinov controlling the pace.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Konstantinov has control of the leg.
Konstantinov controlling the pace.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Konstantinov is controlling well.
#T7#
Konstantinov controlling the action here.
Konstantinov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thayer reverses the position - he's now on top in Konstantinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Konstantinov (8) vs (2) Thayer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Konstantinov 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.
Konstantinov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Konstantinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Konstantinov (10) vs (2) Thayer#T9##SUB2#
Thayer is looking for a triangle here but Konstantinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Konstantinov (13) vs (2) Thayer
Konstantinov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Konstantinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Konstantinov staying calm.
Thayer tries to bench press Konstantinov off him but Konstantinov keeps the position. #T10#
Thayer is being controlled here.
Thayer struggling a bit here.
Konstantinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Konstantinov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thayer is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Thayer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Konstantinov's best efforts.
Konstantinov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Konstantinov wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Thayer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Konstantinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Thayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Konstantinov stacks Thayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Konstantinov! Score +3 for passing guard: Konstantinov (16) vs (2) Thayer
Konstantinov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
Thayer struggling a bit here.
Thayer is trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer sneaks back into half guard.
Konstantinov is looking to advance position but Thayer won't allow it. #T14#
Konstantinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Konstantinov trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Moto Miyashita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miyashita to the mat! Miyashita manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyashita (0) vs (2) Thayer
Miyashita is controlling Thayer's posture.#SUB#
Miyashita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thayer is fighting to break Miyashita's control of his arms but Miyashita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Miyashita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thayer trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyashita pulls Thayer in close to prevent any damage.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Miyashita pulls Thayer in to control the position.
Miyashita wants to sweep but no luck.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyashita 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: Miyashita (2) vs (2) Thayer
Miyashita stalling. #SUB#
Miyashita seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Miyashita works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyashita (5) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
Miyashita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Miyashita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyashita content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Thayer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Miyashita is trying to get an arm triangle but Thayer is defending well. #SUB#
Miyashita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thayer, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thayer seems a little lost for a moment, as Miyashita dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Miyashita tries for a kimura but Thayer is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Miyashita stalls from top position.
Thayer is trying to control Miyashita's posture but Miyashita avoids it.
Miyashita in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Miyashita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5##SUB#
Thayer wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Miyashita has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thayer's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Thayer is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Miyashita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Moto Miyashita! |
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Event:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Thayer gets tackled into the ropes by Sepulveda. Sepulveda maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Thayer pulls guard.
Sepulveda sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Sepulveda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sepulveda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sepulveda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sepulveda 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. #SUB#
Sepulveda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sepulveda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sepulveda looking to sit in guard and control but Thayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (0) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Thayer wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving. #SUB#
Thayer is sitting in close to Sepulveda's body. Sepulveda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thayer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thayer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sepulveda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejandro Sepulveda!
Our winner, Alejandro Sepulveda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 24 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wasa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thayer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wasa is in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wasa controls the pace.#SUB2#
Thayer working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wasa is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#T2#
Thayer is in trouble now - Wasa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasa has a good base and remains in mount.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thayer tries to reverse the position but Wasa maintains control.
Wasa trying to control but Thayer is having none of it. #T3#
Wasa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wasa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Wasa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thayer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wasa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wasa trying to control but Thayer is having none of it. #T4#
Wasa controlling from mount.
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
Thayer tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Thayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Wasa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa wants to take his opponent's back but Thayer doesn't allow it.
Thayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Wasa look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (8) vs (0) Thayer
Wasa has good solid back control here. #T6##SUB#
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Wasa is persistently looking for the submission but Thayer is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wasa tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Wasa tries to keep control of the position but Thayer is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Wasa controlling the position well here. Thayer rolled but Wasa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thayer trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thayer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wasa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thayer's body.
#SUB#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T8#
Thayer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Thayer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thayer trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Wasa 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: Wasa (10) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Wasa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wasa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thayer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Wasa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (2) Thayer
Wasa tries to advance to mount but Thayer denies him. #T12##SUB#
Wasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thayer is trying to escape the position but Wasa is controlling the position. #SUB#
Wasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thayer wants to control but Wasa postures up.#T13#
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (15) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Wasa is trying to control here but Thayer has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Wasa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wasa is keen to just control but Thayer is a slippery customer.#T14#
Thayer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Eon Yaj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yaj closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Yaj is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Thayer can't fight it off and eventually Yaj manages to take the fight to the floor. Thayer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yaj (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yaj controls the pace.
Yaj forces his way into half guard.
Thayer is pressing down on Yaj's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yaj slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thayer wants to control but Yaj is keeping busy.
#T1#
Yaj with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thayer wants to control but Yaj is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yaj is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thayer tries to roll over but Yaj keeps him under control.
Yaj has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Yaj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yaj sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Thayer is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Yaj is tapping! Great win for Thayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Robinson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Thayer circles away easily#CL2#
and Thayer moves into the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Thayer wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Thayer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Thayer#SUB#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thayer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Thayer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robinson Gracie! |
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Event:
CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Masakazu Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thayer circles away.#TD#
Aoki gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Thayer won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki stalling.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
Aoki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Thayer#T3#
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki'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.
Thayer tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Further stalling from Aoki.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki controlling the position easily from mount.
Thayer regains half guard.
Aoki not doing much here.
#T5#
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki is thwarting Thayer's attempts to control the position.
Aoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6##SUB2#
Thayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thayer is trying to control but can't.
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well.
Aoki controlling the action here.
Thayer is trying to control but Aoki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (0) Thayer#T8#
Aoki content just to control the position here. #T9##T10#
Thayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki controlling the position easily from mount. #T11##SUB#
Aoki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thayer is surviving well by controlling Aoki's body position as best he can.
Thayer regains half guard.
Thayer trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Aoki is looking to advance position but Thayer won't allow it.
Well, if Aoki 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.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Thayer tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Thayer is in trouble now - Aoki has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (11) vs (0) Thayer#T13#
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Aoki controlling from the full mount.
Thayer wants to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masakazu Aoki made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 153: Average vs Galanos
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Thayer successfully pulls guard.
Archer passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Archer is working for a kimura but Thayer is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Archer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thayer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Archer has cracked it and Thayer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Archer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Able Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Able Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thayer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Thayer
Anatta gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Thayer
Anatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thayer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta!
A very excited looking Shanti Anatta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dylan Elkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Thayer stuffs the takedown attempt from Elkins. Elkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Elkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Elkins has been working on his balance at Punch out, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thayer.#TD#
Elkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elkins lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elkins (2) vs (0) Thayer
Elkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elkins won't allow Thayer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elkins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thayer has locked up a guillotine! Thayer's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Elkins is holding on here and Thayer must be using up a lot of energy. Elkins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thayer gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Fiso
Thayer trying to control but Fiso postures up.
#SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Thayer trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Well, if Fiso 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
#T1#
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Fiso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Fiso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fiso.#T2#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Yet more stalling tactics from Fiso.
Thayer is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Fiso controlling the action here.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Fiso not doing much here.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso stalling.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thayer! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Fiso#T5#
Fiso controlling from mount.
Thayer is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Thayer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Thayer to control.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (0) vs (8) Fiso
Thayer trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thayer can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thayer trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Fiso has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Thayer! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fiso gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malaki Fiso!
A victorious Malaki Fiso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thayer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (0) Thayer
Hughes wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Hughes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thayer's guard.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Thayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hughes is working for a kimura but Thayer is defending it quite comfortably.
Thayer is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thayer avoid being mounted?#T2#
Hughes prevents Thayer from improving his position.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Thayer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
Hughes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Thayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hughes prevents Thayer from improving his position.#SUB#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thayer is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes trying to control the action but Thayer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
#T4#
Thayer is looking to improve his position.
Thayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thayer holds on and takes a little breather.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Thayer trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thayer trying to control but Hughes postures up.
#SUB#
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thayer is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes is keen to just control but Thayer is a slippery customer.#T6##SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thayer defends it well.
Thayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Thayer is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Thayer working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB2#
Thayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Hughes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (5) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes tries to advance to mount but Thayer denies him. #SUB#
Hughes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thayer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Thayer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hughes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thayer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hughes has cracked it and Thayer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thayer moves into range and clinches up with Judge.#TD2#
Thayer jumps guard.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge'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.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.#T2#
Judge 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.
Thayer keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge is stalling in the full guard.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Judge passes into half guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Thayer is defending the position.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Judge stalling away here and it's allowed Thayer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Judge postures up.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Judge is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
Thayer is trying to control but Judge passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (3) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thayer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Judge controls the position. #T6##SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Judge working away.
Thayer tries to improve position but can't.
Judge controlling the position.
Thayer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Judge is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
Thayer tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thayer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Judge uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (6) vs (0) Thayer
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount.
Judge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount.
Judge controlling from mount. #T9##SUB#
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Thayer defends it well.
Judge controlling from mount.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge controlling from mount. #T10##SUB#
Judge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thayer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thayer shrugs it off.
Thayer working to try and regain half guard.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Judge.
Judge wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Judge look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (9) vs (0) Thayer#T12##SUB#
Judge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. Judge let's go of the attempt for now.
Judge tries to get the hooks in deep but Thayer pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Judge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
I would not like to be Thayer right now.
#SUB#
Judge working for a choke but Thayer reverses nicely into Judge 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (9) vs (2) Thayer
Judge is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge 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.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge forces his way into half guard.
Thayer wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (14) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer has given up his back. Will we see Judge going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (17) vs (2) Thayer
Judge has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Judge made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Feltre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thayer to the ground. Feltre is now in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Feltre#SUB2#
Feltre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Feltre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Thayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Feltre uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Feltre#SUB2#
Feltre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Feltre tries for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Thayer wants to control but Feltre postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre works to advance to full mount. Thayer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (0) vs (7) Feltre#T1#
Thayer stops Feltre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Feltre goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thayer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (7) Feltre#SUB2#
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thayer is aware though and is defending well.
Feltre is trying to control the position but Thayer postures up. #SUB2#
Feltre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Thayer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Feltre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thayer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Feltre pulls down on the head and he's put Thayer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Rob $tone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as $tone sprawls well. $tone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Thayer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Thayer drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (0) $tone
Thayer passes $tone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
$tone gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer won't allow $tone to sweep him here.
$tone controlling the position.#SUB2#
$tone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thayer passes into half guard.
#T1#
$tone is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
$tone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for $tone.
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. $tone is keeping the position for now.
Thayer trying to control but $tone is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
$tone is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
$tone looking for a triangle here. Thayer is fighting it but it looks tight! $tone pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thayer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rob $tone!
A victorious Rob $tone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Judge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge stalling.
Judge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thayer for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.#T1##SUB#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Thayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Judge trying to control the pace.
Judge is thwarting Thayer's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Judge controlling the action here.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##T5##SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions off his back.
Judge prevents Thayer from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Judge 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.
Thayer trying to control the position.
#T7#
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Thayer is trying to keep Judge in close.
Judge controlling from the top position. #T8#
Thayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge is in trouble now - Thayer has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (5) Thayer
Judge is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Judge wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Judge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Judge is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture. #T10#
Thayer trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Judge holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Judge controlling Thayer's posture.
Judge 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.
Judge has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Thayer is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Judge seems keen to control Thayer's posture.
Thayer pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Judge gets full guard.
Judge has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Judge controlling Thayer's posture.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Thayer clinches with his opponent.
Thayer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krawlee prevents it.
#TD#
Thayer pulls Krawlee into guard.
Krawlee won't allow Thayer to sweep him here.
Thayer is working hard here to advance position.
Krawlee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Thayer looking to control.
Krawlee content to stall in guard here.
Krawlee looking to sit in guard and control but Thayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee pulls Thayer in to control the position.
Krawlee 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.#T2#
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krawlee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Krawlee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thayer is aware though and is defending well.
Krawlee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Krawlee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krawlee is keeping the position for now.
Krawlee 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: Thayer (2) vs (2) Krawlee#SUB2#
Krawlee seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Krawlee seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Krawlee is trying to control. Thayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krawlee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Power Plant MMA inform me that Krawlee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Krawlee is working for a submission of some sort.
Krawlee prevents Thayer from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Thayer is trying to maintain the position but Krawlee is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Krawlee 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.
Thayer wants to get back to full guard but Krawlee has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (2) vs (5) Krawlee
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Krawlee's attempts to control the action.
Thayer tries to lock up and control but Krawlee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Thayer is looking to improve his position but Krawlee isn't that keen on the idea.
Krawlee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Krawlee content to control rather than advance.
Thayer wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Krawlee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Krawlee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thayer wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
#T8#
Well, if Krawlee 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.
Krawlee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (2) vs (8) Krawlee
Thayer wants to control but Krawlee postures up.#SUB2#
Krawlee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thayer struggling a bit here.#T9#
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Thayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krawlee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thayer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Thayer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee controlling the pace.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Thayer is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB#
Thayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thayer moves into full guard.
Krawlee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (2) vs (11) Krawlee#SUB2#
Krawlee swings around for an armbar but Thayer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krawlee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (4) vs (11) Krawlee
Krawlee pulls Thayer in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Krawlee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Thayer tries to pass.
Krawlee pulls Thayer in to control the position. #SUB2#
Krawlee pushes a forearm under Thayer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thayer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kreepee Krawlee!
Our winner, Kreepee Krawlee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 102
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Time keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thayer sets himself, and Time steps forward looking for the clinch! Thayer avoids it this time.#TD2#
Time scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Time
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Time is trying to work for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Time is trying to control. Thayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thayer.#SUB#
Time avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Time wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. #T1#
Thayer looking to control.
Time looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Thayer has his foot on Time's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Time works his way back into a safe position though.
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Time got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Time has managed to get both his arms back between Thayer's legs - danger averted.
Time looking to pass the guard.
Time engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Thayer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Time is defending well. Thayer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Time has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thayer celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 97 CORONA GP FINALS
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Thad Thayer!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anatta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thayer walks away with a smile on his face. Anatta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Thayer rushes Anatta and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Anatta is trying to pull guard but Thayer has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Thayer gets control of Anatta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Anatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thayer working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (3) vs (0) Thayer
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Thayer denies him. #SUB#
Anatta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Anatta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anatta tries to move to full mount but Thayer actually manages to regain half guard. #T2#
Thayer is not content to let Anatta control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thayer is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard.
Thayer tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Anatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (6) vs (0) Thayer
Anatta wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Anatta has control of Thayer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thayer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thayer wants to control but Anatta is having none of it.#SUB#
Anatta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thayer is surviving well by controlling Anatta's body position as best he can.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thayer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Anatta is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Anatta extends the arm and Thayer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Geo Martinez (ranked 7278 p4p, 256 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 22580 p4p, 283 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Geo Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thayer to the ground. Martinez is now in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thayer is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thayer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Martinez is defending well. Thayer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Martinez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thayer celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 80
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thad Thayer (ranked 22658 p4p, 301 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 6253 p4p, 259 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Branko. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thayer (0) vs (4) Branko
Branko is working to tighten his grip on Thayer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thayer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Branko is really squeezing tight and eventually Thayer passes out! Branko breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Davdio Branko! |
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Event:
CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thad Thayer (ranked 21178 p4p, 267 weight class) and Victor Anders (ranked 3908 p4p, 192 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Victor Anders!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer moves in looking to clinch but Anders pushes him off.
Victor Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders has closed the distance and engaged Thayer in a clinch.
Thayer is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anders pulls guard.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anders's guard.
Anders controlling the position well.
Anders wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thayer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders is looking to improve his position.
Anders keeps trying to improve his position.
Anders is holding on to half guard well.
Anders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thayer is looking to pass Anders's guard but actually Anders recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Thayer is fighting to break Anders's control of his arms but Anders is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anders wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Anders is still trying to improve position.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Anders
Anders trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Anders lying in Thayer's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Thayer decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Anders taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 1661 p4p, 97 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6586 p4p, 271 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brah might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropped by Smoke Serpent. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up with Brah, looking for a takedown. Thayer pushes Brah against the ropes but Brah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brah as he avoids it easily.
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Thayer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Thayer
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Blood & Sand inform us that Thayer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Brah 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer moves into full guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Thayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Brah pushing down on Thayer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brah tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Thayer
Brah controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (8) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brah tries to control but Thayer wriggling away.
Brah mounts Thayer! Really nice guard pass there!
Brah content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thayer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brah takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brah wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely.
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
Brah wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer is working to get back to half guard.
Thayer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (11) vs (0) Thayer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brah tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke.
Thayer fending off the submission attempt from Brah.
Brah looking to break Thayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brah is looking to control Thayer but Thayer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brah goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thayer escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (11) vs (2) Thayer
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brah tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Brah actively working from the bottom here.
Brah controlling the position for now.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Brah is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brah moves into full guard.
Thayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brah manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (13) vs (2) Thayer
Brah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
Brah wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Brah passes Thayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brah trying to pass the guard but Thayer defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brah is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (16) vs (2) Thayer
Brah controlling from mount.
Thayer prevents Brah from taking his back.
Thayer wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Thayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Brah takes Thayer's back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (19) vs (2) Thayer
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brah tries to keep control of the position but Thayer is staying busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brah is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Thayer won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Brah off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgy Brah!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edgy Brah made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jose Pacheco (ranked 20029 p4p, 299 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6632 p4p, 291 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl out of it but Thayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacheco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacheco tries to counter with a takedown but Thayer is quick to defend against it.
Thayer forces Pacheco back against the cage and clinches.
Pacheco decides to pull guard.
Pacheco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pacheco pulls Thayer in close to prevent any damage.
Pacheco looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacheco, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco is working hard here to advance position.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Thayer tries to pass.
Thayer is still trying to improve position.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco'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.
Thayer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pacheco has locked up a guillotine! Pacheco's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Thayer is holding on here and Pacheco must be using up a lot of energy. Thayer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pacheco gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Pacheco!
Jose Pacheco thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thad Thayer (ranked 6615 p4p, 275 weight class) and Oleg Mongol (ranked 25144 p4p, 0 weight class). Thad Thayer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Mongol!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thayer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mongol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thayer (4) vs (0) Mongol
Thayer tries to advance to mount but Mongol denies him.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mongol keeps working.
Thayer gets to mount! Mongol was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (6) vs (0) Mongol
Thayer tries to control but Mongol wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer prevents Mongol from getting the reversal.
Thayer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mongol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thayer tries to control but Mongol wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongol reaches up and pulls Thayer towards him, trying to control the position. Thayer manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Mongol! Mongol tries to roll over - now Thayer is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Mongol has to tap out! Great work there by Thayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chan Siam (ranked 3992 p4p, 213 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6708 p4p, 263 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam has a takedown stuffed.
Siam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thayer! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siam (4) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is trying to improve his position.
Thayer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (2) Thayer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siam trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam wants to control but Thayer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (5) Thayer
Siam gets back to half guard.
Siam tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (8) Thayer
Siam looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (11) Thayer
Siam is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Thayer has locked on a rear naked choke here! Siam is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 865 p4p, 55 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6384 p4p, 254 weight class). Thunder comes to the ring accompanied by Who Set The World On Fire. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder decides to pull guard.
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Thayer defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder has Thayer pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thunder has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Thunder pulls Thayer in to control the position.
Thayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (3) Thayer
Thunder is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
What's Thunder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thayer trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (0) vs (5) Thayer
Thayer looking to control but Thunder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape.
Thayer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thunder manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thunder is trying to work for a sweep but Thayer has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (0) vs (7) Thayer
Thunder 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Thayer from advancing to side control.
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder has his hands clasped together around Thayer's back. He's all about the action.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Thayer trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thunder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder controlling the position.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thunder is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thunder'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.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thunder controlling the position.
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thayer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Thayer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Thunder screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Thayer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 5912 p4p, 246 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6383 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Charles leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thayer quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer moves into full guard.
Thayer wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles stays in close to Thayer's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Thayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thayer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Charles escapes and throws Thayer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (0) Thayer
Charles slows the pace down.
Thayer wants to control but Charles postures up.
Thayer sneaks back into half guard.
Charles controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is looking to control Charles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thayer avoid being mounted?
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Charles uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (8) vs (0) Thayer
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Thayer is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (11) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer trying to control the hands but Charles breaks the grip.
Charles biding his time, looking for the opening.
Charles controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
Charles has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thayer for as long as he can get away with.
Thayer rolls, trying to escape but Charles keeps control of the position.
Charles is not going to allow Thayer to sit and survive in this position.
Thayer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Charles.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thayer trying to control the position but Charles manages to sink in the hooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can Thayer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thayer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thayer is really stuck here.
Thayer trying to control but not successfully.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thayer.
Thayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles controls the action.
Charles controlling well, preventing Thayer from escaping the position.
Charles is trying to stick to Thayer's back but Thayer is turning into Charles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Charles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thayer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (11) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles 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: Charles (13) vs (2) Thayer
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Thayer wants to control but Charles is keeping busy.
Charles wants to pass to mount but Thayer is defending the position.
Charles passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (16) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount but Charles keeps good control and instead manages to take Thayer's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Charles (19) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
I really don't envy Thayer right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Charles'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.
Thayer is really stuck here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Thayer right now.
Thayer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Charles really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thayer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thayer wants to control his opponent's hands but Charles gets his hands free.
Thayer wants to escape the position.
Charles controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Charles avoiding Thayer 's attempts to control his hands.
Thayer tries to escape the position.
Charles has managed to slip his arm under Thayer's chin. This could be all over... yep, Thayer is tapping out! Submission win for Charles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubens Charles!
A victorious Rubens Charles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 3138 p4p, 160 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 5791 p4p, 232 weight class). Hughes comes to the ring accompanied by Devil "Shinedown". Sirus Hughes is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sirus Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thayer has Hughes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thayer decides to pull guard.
Thayer pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Thayer.
Hughes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (0) vs (4) Thayer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Thayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Thayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
Thayer wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Thayer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hughes won't allow Thayer to pass to mount.
Thayer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (7) Thayer
Hughes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thayer.
Hughes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thayer is controlling the pace.
Thayer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (10) Thayer
Thayer tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Thayer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Thayer has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Thayer locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hughes is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
RFL - 81 UTH VS. F.E III
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thayer. #TD2#
Thayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Peach has his foot on Thayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Peach controlling Thayer's posture.
Thayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Peach has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peach has Thayer pulled in close to control his posture.
Peach has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Peach sprawls well. He's pushed Thayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Thayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Peach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thayer working away.#T2#
Peach is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Peach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Peach is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
Peach is holding Thayer down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Thayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peach is trying to work for a sweep but Thayer has mounted him!#T3#
Peach tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peach is looking to escape.
Peach is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thayer misses with a head shot.
Peach really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peach wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer tries to control but Peach wriggling away. #T4#
Peach is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peach tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peach is looking to escape.
Peach reaches up and holds on to Thayer to control the position.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thayer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Peach wants to hold on but Thayer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Thayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peach but Peach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Peach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thayer.
Thayer misses with a head kick.
Peach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peach circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Thayer looks to move away, Peach throws a big counter combo but Thayer just gets out of the way.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peach scores with a jab to the body.
Peach missing with a left hand there. Thayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but Peach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Im Peach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Peach misses the target.
Peach blocks a leg kick.
Peach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thayer throws a series of punches but Peach avoids them all with ease.
Peach is looking for a counter combo.
Peach throws a body punch but Thayer moves out of range.
Im Peach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Peach circles away easily
and Peach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Thayer tries to clinch
and Peach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Thayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thayer blocks an uppercut.
Thayer blocks a body shot from Peach.
Peach gets through Thayer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Thayer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peach throws an off balance right hand
and Thayer counters with a series of strikes. Peach will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Thayer shoots in and bounces Peach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Peach keeps moving. #T3#
Peach is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thad Thayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thayer advances to half guard.
Peach preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peach tries to get to full guard but Thayer has control of the leg.
Peach trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thayer manages to pass to mount!
Thayer prevents Peach from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Thayer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peach has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Peach tries to lock up and control but Thayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peach is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peach wants to hold on but Thayer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thayer defending well as Peach loads up on a big left hand.
Peach takes a swing at Thayer's ribcage but misses.
Peach looks to land a left hand but Thayer moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Thayer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thayer tries a knee to the head but Peach blocks it.
Thayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peach lands a nice knee to the body.
Thayer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peach gets through Thayer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Thayer pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peach 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.
Peach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Peach showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thayer trying to control the position.
Peach is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peach throws a lazy right hand but Thayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
Peach swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Im Peach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thayer tries to clinch up but Peach circles away and keeps his distance.
Peach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peach throws the left hand but Thayer avoids the punch easily.
Peach lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Thayer gets the takedown into side control.
Peach wants to control but Thayer postures up.
Peach avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thayer.
Peach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Peach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peach holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Peach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peach is trying to get back to half guard.
Thayer working the ground and pound but Peach is defending the strikes.
Peach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thayer wants to stand but Peach has his arm trapped.
Peach struggling a bit here.
Thayer wants to stand but Peach has his arm trapped.
Thayer trying to control the action but Peach is working from the bottom.
Peach is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peach is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Thayer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Peach dodges the ground and pound from Thayer.
Thayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Peach tries to bench press Thayer off him but Thayer keeps the position.
Thayer wants to stand but Peach has his arm trapped.
Peach has one of Thayer's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peach circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thad Thayer.
I've got Thayer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thad Thayer!
The defeated Im Peach had this to say: 'Popular'.
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Event:
RFLFN-27 - Petrov Vs. Mason
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Weed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weed scores with a hook to the body. Thayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weed lands an overhand right.
Thayer ducks right into an uppercut from Weed.
Weed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thayer.
Weed lands with a shot to the body.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weed.
Weed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thayer.
Thayer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weed lands a high kick!
Weed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weed throws a lazy right hand but Thayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thayer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thayer. #TD#
Weed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thayer on his heels. He'll look to pass Thayer's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Weed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now.
Weed connects with a couple of short punches.
Thayer is looking to stand up but Weed isn't so interested in that idea.
Weed chips away with some ground and pound.
Thayer is trying to keep Weed in close.
Weed preventing the sweep.
Thayer being controlled here, momentarily.
Weed landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thayer looking for a sweep. Not yet Thayer, not yet.
Thayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thayer stopping the sweep attempt from Weed.
Weed has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
Thayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Weed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weed pulls Thayer in close to his closed guard and prevents Thayer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Weed keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Weed wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Weed holds on and takes a little breather.
Thayer trying to control but Weed is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Richard Weed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thayer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weed throws a nice inside leg kick.
It looks like Weed has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thayer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thayer wants it to stay on the feet.
Weed scores with a jab to the head.
Weed throws a head kick that Thayer semi-blocks.
Thayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Weed circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left and a right from Weed both land. Nice combination.
Weed misses with an uppercut. Thayer saw that one coming.
Thayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thayer is fending him off so far but Weed persists. Nope, Thayer circles away and we're back to standing.
Thayer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weed is out of range and Thayer settles back down.
Thayer fails to land the takedown.
Weed misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Thayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weed 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Weed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Weed looks to throw the jab but Thayer is out of range.
Weed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Thayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weed on his heels. He'll look to pass Weed's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Thayer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weed, up you get! #TD#
Weed drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Thayer has his feet on Weed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weed misses with the combination.
Thayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Weed misses.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but Weed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weed.
Thayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weed throws a nice looking combination but Thayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
Weed throws a series of punches but Thayer avoids them all with ease.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but Weed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Thayer slips a jab and a cross from Weed.
Weed sets himself, and Thayer steps forward looking for the clinch! Weed avoids it this time.
Weed tries to land a leg kick but Thayer saw it coming and moves away.
Thayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weed.
Weed misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by Weed.
Richard Weed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer tries to clinch but Weed moves away
and Weed counters with a nice uppercut.
Thayer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weed misses with an uppercut.
Weed lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Weed gets tackled into the cage by Thayer. Thayer maintains the clinch.
Thayer misses with a punch to the body.
Weed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thayer has him pressed against the cage.
Thayer tries to pull guard but Weed won't allow it.
#T2##BC#
Weed breaks from the clinch.
Thayer is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Weed coming out on top.
Weed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Weed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thayer walks into a straight right hand from Weed.
Richard Weed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Weed.
Thayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weed.
Thayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weed's waist but Weed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
Thayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weed.
Weed misses with a double jab.
Weed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thayer avoids the head kick by Weed.
Thayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weed is fending him off so far but Thayer persists. Nope, Weed circles away and we're back to standing.
Weed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thayer manages to avoid it.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt - Weed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weed looks for the body kick but Thayer saw that one coming.
Weed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Thayer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weed struggling a bit here.
Thayer looking to control but instead Weed has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Weed is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weed continues to stall.
Thayer wants to control but Weed is keeping him busy.
Thayer is stalling here. Weed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thayer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Weed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thayer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Weed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Weed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick from Weed lands but Thayer takes it in his stride.
Weed throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Weed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thayer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weed defends well and Thayer ends up having to push Weed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Weed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Weed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thayer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weed is in Thayer's guard.
Thayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weed wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Thayer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but Thayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weed lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Weed distracts Thayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Weed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Weed landing with the ground and pound.
Weed scoring with some ground and pound.
Richard Weed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thayer wants to get back to his feet but Weed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weed wanted to stand there but Thayer had control of the position.
Weed wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving. #T2#
Weed lands a couple of elbows.
Weed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thayer 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.
Weed trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thayer keeping full guard, as Weed tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weed leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Weed stuffs the takedown.
Richard Weed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Sloppy strikes from Weed. Those never looked like landing.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weed's waist but Weed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weed. That's going to slow Thayer down.
Thayer with a poor takedown
and Weed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Weed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thayer is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weed lands a nice short elbow.
Thayer trying to hold on to Weed's head to control him but Weed postures up.
Thayer tries to roll over but Weed keeps him under control.
Richard Weed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Thayer pushes Weed off looking to stand but Weed dives back in and keeps control.
Thayer is looking to control Weed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thayer avoid being mounted?
Weed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Weed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Weed trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Weed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Weed!
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Event:
RFL 73 Sitsongrit Vs. Petrov
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Thayer shoots in and drives through. McCain sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from McCain misses the target.
McCain with a jab.
McCain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but McCain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Thayer manages to avoid it.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but McCain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thayer looks for a takedown but McCain sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer shoots and misses
and McCain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
McCain misses with a few strikes there.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCain digs a right hand into Thayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thayer's gas tank.
A short left from McCain.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thayer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCain.
A frustrated look appears on Thayer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thayer's elbow. #T2#
Thayer prevents a body shot from McCain.
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from McCain.
Thayer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
Thayer can't break the clinch.
#BC#
McCain breaks from the clinch.
Thayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCain circles away.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but McCain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain moves out of range of the leg kick from Thayer.
McCain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thayer is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
McCain stuffs the takedown.
McCain throws a big counter combination but Thayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Thayer drops his hands momentarily and McCain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thayer is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
McCain tried to counter with a leg kick but Thayer avoided it.
McCain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCain blocks a head kick by Thayer.
McCain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thayer is looking to clinch.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thayer shoots and misses
and McCain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thayer misses with a kick to the body
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
Thayer fails with the takedown
and Thayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by McCain.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Thayer manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thayer.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thayer with a poor takedown
and McCain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thayer.
Thayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thayer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown. McCain tries to sprawl out of it but Thayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thayer. Thayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but McCain shows good takedown defense.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch but McCain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCain misses the target.
McCain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer looks to clinch
and McCain counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCain as he jumps to the side.
McCain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thayer's calf.#T2#
Thayer throws a head kick that misses.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Thayer jumps guard and drags McCain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCain 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.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McCain'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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCain continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thayer tries to land a front kick but McCain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thayer wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Thayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
McCain slaps away a takedown attempt from Thayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Thayer manages to avoid it.
Thayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCain counters with a nice uppercut.
Thayer fails with the takedown#KD#
and McCain counters with a crisp one two that drops Thayer! McCain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thayer to his feet! Thayer is in big trouble!#ROC#
Thayer is rocked!
and McCain counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Thayer! He's just covering up as McCain starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCain!
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Event:
RFLFN-18 Morris Vs.Valdez
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
La Knockout throws the left hand but Thayer avoids the punch easily.
La Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thayer.
La Knockout leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La Knockout throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Thayer throws a counter combo.
Thayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but La Knockout avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Thayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
La Knockout has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
La Knockout gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
La Knockout working to try and regain half guard.
La Knockout is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Knockout is looking to escape.
Thayer looking to ground and pound but La Knockout is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
La Knockout tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
La Knockout is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thayer tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Knockout is looking to escape.
Thayer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Thayer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thayer unloads with some shots from mount but La Knockout bucks and avoids them well.
La Knockout wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
Thayer is trying to stick to La Knockout's back but La Knockout is turning into Thayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by La Knockout.
La Knockout not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Knockout controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer controls La Knockout momentarily but La Knockout frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Knockout dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Knockout lands a jab.
Thayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Knockout was well out of range. Poor timing from Thayer.
Thayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and La Knockout moves into the clinch.
La Knockout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
La Knockout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Knockout scores with a hook.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Knockout scores with a one two! Thayer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thayer moves away from the strike by La Knockout.
A left and a right from La Knockout both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by La Knockout.
La Knockout is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?#T1#
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Knockout defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thayer.
Santiago La Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer takes one on the button.
La Knockout stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
La Knockout throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Knockout throws a hook but Thayer blocks it.#CL2#
La Knockout tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Knockout lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Knockout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
La Knockout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Knockout digs a right hand into Thayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thayer's gas tank.
La Knockout works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
La Knockout breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
La Knockout lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thayer shoots in but no luck this time.
La Knockout is looking to counter the offense by Thayer and move into the clinch.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Knockout cracks Thayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
La Knockout moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thayer has a takedown stuffed.
Thayer has his takedown stuffed
and La Knockout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. La Knockout catches Thayer right on the button with a cross.
Thayer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
La Knockout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
Thayer fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - La Knockout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Knockout lands with a shot to the body.
Thayer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from La Knockout.
A swing and a miss from La Knockout.
La Knockout throws a jab but it's blocked by Thayer.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from La Knockout.
Thayer takes one to the side of the head.
La Knockout keeps the fight on the outside.
As Thayer tries to get set, La Knockout tries to push him back and clinch up but Thayer manages to avoid the attempt.
La Knockout checks a leg kick.
La Knockout attempts a counter takedown but Thayer avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
La Knockout throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Knockout lands with a good body shot.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Knockout.
La Knockout darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt
and La Knockout counters with a right hand to the body.
La Knockout looks to land a left hand but Thayer moved out of range nicely.
Thayer throws a counter combo.
La Knockout throws the left hand but Thayer avoids the punch easily.
La Knockout thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
Thayer tries to clinch but La Knockout is having none of it.
La Knockout wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Knockout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago La Knockout dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Knockout cracks Thayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
La Knockout misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Thayer misses.
La Knockout thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
La Knockout misses with a straight left.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Knockout missing with a left hand there. Thayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
La Knockout scores with a hook.
Thayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
La Knockout lands a head shot.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt
and La Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santiago La Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
A jab from La Knockout finds it's way through Thayer's defenses.
La Knockout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has La Knockout pinned against the cage. La Knockout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thayer with a poor takedown
letting La Knockout counter with a right hand.
La Knockout feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Knockout throws out a powerful jab.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but La Knockout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from La Knockout.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but La Knockout gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thayer goes for a double leg but La Knockout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Knockout continues to drive forward.
Thayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Knockout lands with a right hand.
Santiago La Knockout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thayer or perhaps it was just good defense by La Knockout, which made it look bad.
La Knockout lands with an overhand left.
La Knockout jabs at Thayer's body.
La Knockout scores with a hook to the body. Thayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
La Knockout throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Thayer is rocked!
Thayer fails with the takedown
letting La Knockout counter with a right hand.
Thayer is still on wobbly legs! Can La Knockout finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by La Knockout! Thayer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago La Knockout!
Santiago La Knockout was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
One pushes Thayer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Thayer breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
One clinches.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
One scores with a shot to the side of Thayer's head.
One trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to One's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
One pushes Thayer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thayer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Thayer pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thayer controls One momentarily but One frees himself.
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing One from standing up. #T1#
Thayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU#
One gets to his feet. Thayer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Thayer tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from One. #TD2#
Thayer gets control of One's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer trying to control the position.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thayer on the ground.
Thayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him. #SU#
One decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thayer, up you get!
Chosen One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
One pushes Thayer up against the cage in a clinch.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thayer avoiding damage as One throws knees to the body.
One managing to block the knees to the body from Thayer.
Thayer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
One has Thayer pressed against the cage, preventing Thayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as One takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
One working aggressively here.
One lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
One lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
One misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Thayer successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
One stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Thayer clinches with his opponent.
One lands an uppercut.
One content to slow the pace in the clinch.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thayer letting One take a breather here.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
One is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thayer is defending well for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thayer.
Thayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but One is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thayer throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Thayer drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Thayer looking for a guillotine here but One defends easily.
One wants to stand but Thayer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
One decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thayer, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosen One dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
One throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thayer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Thayer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. One is trying to defend but Thayer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
One is looking to escape.
Thayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
One is trying to stand back up but Thayer is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
Thayer looks to land a strike but One avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
One wants to stand but Thayer is controlling the position.
Thayer passes One's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
One on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if One tries to get out of the position.
One tries to kick Thayer off but Thayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
One manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Thayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chosen One is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from One tenderised Thayer's leg. Thayer is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2##CL#
One gets a clinch.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thayer fails to land.
Thayer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. One is defending well for now.
One is pushing Thayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Thayer to work.
Thayer is trying to maintain a safe position but One gets an underhook and turns Thayer into the cage.
One lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for One to work.
#TD2#
Thayer jumps into guard, dragging One to the mat.
#T3#
One wants to stand but Thayer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
One decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thayer, up you get! #CL#
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thayer can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from One.
A nice right hand lands inside from One. #TD2#
Thayer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics One uses from the top position.
One has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
One would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Thayer looking to control.
#SU#
Thayer is working an open guard so One takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Thayer circles away.
#CL#
Thayer tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
One lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosen One dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around One's waist but One gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
One went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thayer dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Thayer's head and hops out.
One tries to clinch there but Thayer circles away.
#CL#
One moves into the clinch successfully.
One gets underhooks to prevent Thayer's takedown attempt.
Chosen One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thayer drops down looking for an ankle pick but One pulls his leg out and moves away.
One is looking to clinch but Thayer is avoiding it.
Thayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
One is looking to clinch but Thayer is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from One.
One lands an uppercut.#T1#
One misses with an elbow strike.
One tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One stalls. #BC2#
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Thayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thayer just manages to avoid it.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thayer is trying to pull guard but One has him pressed against the cage.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
One is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
One prevents Thayer from breaking the clinch.
A short right from One on the inside.
One lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
One dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thayer blocking some punches.
One lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One stalls.
One taking a breather.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
One using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thayer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One prevents Thayer from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Thayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables One to keep the fight standing.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thayer tries to pull guard but One forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
One lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
Chosen One has scored more points in the clinch so far.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from One.
Thayer working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Thayer jumps guard and drags One to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
One would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
One decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from One.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One tries to clinch there but Thayer circles away.
A little jabbing left from Thayer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chosen One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One is looking to clinch.
Thayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Thayer clinches with his opponent.
One lands a good knee to the midsection. Thayer won't want to take too many of those.
Thayer tries for a takedown but One manages to get underhooks.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for One to work.
One misses with a punch on the inside.
One lands a shot to the body.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
One is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
One throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chosen One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for One, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chosen One!
A relieved looking Chosen One 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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Event:
RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Bizzle shoots for a double leg takedown but Thayer sprawls well. He's pushed Bizzle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Bizzle scores with a takedown into Thayer's guard.
Thayer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bizzle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Thayer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bizzle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thayer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bizzle rolls with it to try and escape but Thayer cranks on the arm and Bizzle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer!
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Event:
RFLFN -5
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Baier.
Thayer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Baier.
Christian Baier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Thayer.
Baier with a jab.
Baier lands a jab.#TD#
Thayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baier quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baier manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Baier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thayer is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Baier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Baier is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Baier is retaining full guard.
Baier looking to control.
Thayer won't allow Baier to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thayer. #SUB2#
Thayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thayer has managed to get both his arms back between Baier's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Baier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.#T2#
Thayer passes Baier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Baier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Baier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thayer uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Thayer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thayer shoots for a takedown but Baier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baier's waist but Baier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thayer lands with a good body shot.
Thayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baier as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Baier scores with a jab.
Thayer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baier lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thayer thows a leg kick but Baier checks it
and Baier counters with a nice body shot.
Thayer avoids the body shot from Baier.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thayer tries for a takedown but Baier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thayer tries to clinch but Baier moves out of range.
Baier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baier.
Thayer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baier avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Baier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baier is fending him off so far but Thayer persists. Nope, Baier circles away and we're back to standing.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baier scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Thayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but Baier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baier tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Baier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier wants to stand but Thayer has his arm trapped. #T1#
Thayer is looking to regain half guard here but Baier keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Baier is trying to get an arm triangle but Thayer is defending well.
Thayer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baier easily slips into full mount!
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Baier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thayer has worked his arm free - good work by Thayer!
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Baier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thayer, who protects the arm well.
Thad Thayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thayer prevents Baier from improving position.
Thayer is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thayer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Baier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baier tries to stand but Thayer controls the position and pulls Baier into his guard.
Baier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Thayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baier defends well.
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing Baier from standing up.
Thayer controls Baier momentarily but Baier frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christian Baier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab by Baier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Baier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baier scores with a punch to the head.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but Baier gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
Thayer shoots in but Baier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baier! But no joy.
Baier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Baier misses the target.
Thayer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Thayer. #T1#
Baier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baier cracks Thayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thayer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Thayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Baier catches Thayer right on the button with a cross.
Baier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thayer takes one to the side of the head.
Baier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thayer counters with a left and a right that stings Baier.
Baier scores with a nice right hand.
Christian Baier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thayer tries to clinch but Baier is having none of it.
Thayer needs to keep his hands up - Baier had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Thayer dives in and scores a takedown into Baier's guard.#T2#
Baier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baier wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Baier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thayer has passed into side control.
Baier manages to get back to half guard.
Baier works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Baier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christian Baier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Baier has wrist control.
Baier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Baier keeps moving. #T4#
Baier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Baier has wrist control.
Thayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baier is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baier throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Baier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Baier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Baier!
A relieved looking Christian Baier 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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