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Event:
SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thumb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thumb is pressed up against the cage. Cap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thumb down to the mat. Thumb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cap takes the fight into the clinch.
Cap drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thumb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thom Thumb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Cap.
Cap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thumb prevents it.
Thumb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cap.
#TD2#
Cap tightens his grip and picks Thumb up, before dumping him to the ground. Thumb manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Cap
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap being controlled here momentarily.
Cap won't allow Thumb to sweep him here. #T1#
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cap wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb is controlling Cap's posture.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Thumb is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Cap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Cap is controlling the pace.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Cap is just content to waste time from the top position. Thumb takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Cap is proving a slippery customer.
Thumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cap is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cap 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.
Cap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cap won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb controlling Cap's posture.
Thumb 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.
Cap 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.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T7#
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T8#
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb 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.
Cap looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T9#
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is trying to keep Cap in close.
Cap is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb continues to stall.
Cap looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Cap
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cap's guard. #T10#
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thumb is looking to pass Cap's guard but actually Cap recovers to full guard.
Thumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cap wants to control but Thumb passes easily into half guard.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Cap won't allow it.
Thumb prevents Cap from improving his position.#T11#
Cap won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Cap is positioning himself well to prevent Thumb advancing to mount.
Thumb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (2) Cap
Cap stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thumb moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (2) Cap#SUB#
Cap defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thumb trying to control.#T12#
Cap trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
What can Cap do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cap staying busy and making it hard for Thumb to control.
Cap is trying to break free.
Cap is still trying to improve position.
Thumb is looking to control Cap but Cap is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Cap is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thumb keeps control of the position as Cap tries to break free.
#SUB#
Cap defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Thumb is not going to allow Cap to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cap.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thumb but Thumb pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bar. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Bar
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Bar controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is looking to regain half guard here but Bar keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Bar working away.
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Thumb is being controlled here.
Thumb is trying to improve his position.
Thumb looks to move to half guard but instead Bar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (6) Bar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Bar's attempts to control the action.
Thumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Thumb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb wants to control but Bar is having none of it.
Thumb 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.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bar is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Bar wants to pass the guard but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thumb has an active guard here but Bar has managed to pass into half guard.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Thumb trying to control but Bar postures up.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bar prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T6#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard but Bar has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (9) Bar
Thumb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Thumb has given up his back here. Will Bar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (12) Bar
I would not like to be Thumb right now.
#SUB2#
Bar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thumb's body.
Thumb tries to break free.
Bar tries to get the hooks in deep but Thumb pushed the leg off.
Thumb looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Thumb tries to break free.
Bar controls the action.
Thumb tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bar in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thumb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Thumb looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bar passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (15) Bar
Thumb prevents Bar from improving position.
The referee asks Bar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bar prefers to stall for the moment though.#T10#
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB#
Thumb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bar escapes and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (18) Bar
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Bar taking a breather here.
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Thumb struggling a bit here.#T12#
Thumb is trying to improve his position.
Bar controls the position from side control.
Thumb struggling a bit here.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb looks to move to half guard but instead Bar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (20) Bar#T13#
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (23) Bar
Thumb rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thumb is trying to control but Bar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (26) Bar
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Thumb trying his best to control but Bar has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (28) Bar
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Bar is looking to work his way around to Thumb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thumb to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (31) Bar
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 31 to 0. Wilhelm Bar retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Octavio shoots in and bounces Thumb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Thumb
Octavio controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Octavio won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thumb there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (5) vs (0) Thumb
Octavio trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Octavio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Octavio is working away from the top position though.
Thumb is trying is best to control the position here.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Octavio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (5) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Octavio's body.
#SUB2#
Thumb tightening his grip on Octavio, looking for the choke. #T3#
Octavio wants to escape the position.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Octavio rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Octavio trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
Thumb is trying to control but Octavio is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thumb tries to control but Octavio wriggling away. #T4#
Octavio is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb trying to control but Octavio is having none of it. #T6#
Octavio tries to hold on but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Octavio stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Thumb jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Octavio is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Octavio and Thumb has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thumb tries to move to full mount but Octavio actually manages to regain half guard. #T7#
Thumb prevents Octavio from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Octavio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage.
Octavio controlling the position well.
Octavio tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Octavio regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Octavio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Octavio looking to control.
Thumb stays in close to Octavio's body and controls the position.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now.
Octavio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Thumb won't allow Octavio to sweep him here.
Octavio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (7) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Octavio has moved into half guard.
Thumb is pressing down on Octavio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Octavio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Octavio works his way back into a safe position though.
Octavio looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is trying to keep Octavio in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Thumb 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.
Octavio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Octavio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Octavio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thumb there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (10) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Octavio maintains control.#T12#
Octavio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb wants to control but Octavio is having none of it.
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumb tries to hold on but Octavio pushes him away. #T13#
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Octavio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (13) vs (4) Thumb
Octavio has control of an arm but Thumb manages to advance to Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (13) vs (8) Thumb#SUB2#
Octavio won't enjoy being in this position. Thumb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Octavio is tapping - it's over boys! Thumb picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sticks feints and as Thumb raises his hands in defense, Sticks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Thumb#SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sticks has gone for a leg lock! Thumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sticks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb won't allow Sticks to sweep him here.
Sticks working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Sticks keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Thumb pushes his legs off easily.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Thumb keeps trying to improve his position.
Sticks trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sticks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (5) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sticks, who protects the arm well.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Sticks denies him. #SUB2#
Thumb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sticks is trying to control Thumb's posture but Thumb avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sticks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thumb wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Thumb is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
Sticks wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sticks tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T5#
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well.
Thumb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sticks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thumb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sticks trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Sticks defends it. #SUB2#
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thumb is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Thumb works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb controlling from mount.
Sticks has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (11) Thumb
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Thumb trying to control momentarily.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
Thumb has good solid back control here.
Sticks surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Sticks has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sticks tries to escape the position.
Thumb avoiding Sticks 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip. #T9#
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Thumb controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
Thumb is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks is trying to break free.
Good control from Thumb.#SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Thumb gets his hands free as Sticks looks to control. #T10#
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Sticks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Thumb is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sticks is defending well though. Thumb let's go of the attempt for now.
Sticks tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sticks trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Thumb controls the action.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Sticks fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sticks wants to control his opponent's hands but Thumb gets his hands free. #T12#
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Sticks is defending well.
Sticks trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sticks is keeping busy.
#T13#
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off. #SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Sticks is defending well.
Thumb is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (11) Thumb
Sticks wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T14#
Sticks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sticks 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.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Sticks defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Thom Thumb 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:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 30 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ozymandias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ozymandias showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it. #T1#
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Ozymandias
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Thumb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.
Thumb sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thumb controlling the position well. #SUB#
Thumb actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Ozymandias sits in half guard.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb has control of Ozymandias's left arm, preventing Ozymandias from doing any damage.
Thumb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T4#
Thumb trying to control the position.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
Thumb looking to control.
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias passes Thumb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Ozymandias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thumb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ozymandias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Ozymandias won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T7#
Ozymandias 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.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Ozymandias has passed into half guard.
Ozymandias is keen to just control but Thumb is a slippery customer.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Thumb is positioning himself well to prevent Ozymandias advancing to mount.
Ozymandias prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias is controlling the pace.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Thumb 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.
Ozymandias wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Thumb 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.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias is taking a breather. Thumb 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.#T9#
Thumb trying to control here.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
Thumb is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position. #T11#
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ozymandias is stalling in the full guard.
Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T12#
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias managing to control the position. #T13#
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Thumb trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T14#
Ozymandias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias controlling Thumb's posture.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb stands and throws Ozymandias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (5) Ozymandias
Thumb trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias looks to move to half guard but instead Thumb has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (7) vs (5) Ozymandias
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 15 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap pushes Thumb up against the cage in a clinch.
Thumb gets underhooks to prevent Cap's takedown attempt.
Cap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thumb wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Cap is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thumb can't fight it off and eventually Cap manages to take the fight to the floor. Thumb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Cap
Thumb controls Cap momentarily but Cap frees himself.
Cap won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap 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.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cap is one step ahead there. #T1#
Cap wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Cap preventing the sweep.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thumb pulls Cap in to control the position. #T2#
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Cap passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Cap#T3#
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cap working away.
Thumb is letting Cap control him for a moment.
Cap trying to control the position but Thumb is working away.
Cap in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thumb tries to improve position but can't.
Cap moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Thumb controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thumb is trying to keep Cap in close.
#T5#
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Cap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Cap controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Cap stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (8) Cap#SUB2#
Cap is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thumb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Thumb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb moves into full guard.
#T7#
Cap's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thumb managing to control the position. #SUB#
Cap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cap passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (11) Cap
Thumb is not content to let Cap control the position. #T8#
Thumb wants to control but Cap postures up.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb has one of Cap's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Thumb wants to control but Cap postures up.#T9#
Thumb stops Cap from passing to mount.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Cap stalls from top position.
Cap trying to control the position but Thumb is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Thumb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (11) Cap#T10#
Cap is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Cap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (11) Cap#SUB#
Thumb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T11#
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb looking to control but Cap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cap holds on for dear life.
Cap is trying desperately to improve position.
Cap tries to hold on but Thumb pushes him away.
Thumb prevents Cap from getting the reversal.
Thumb avoids the attempt from Cap to control.#T12#
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Thumb looking for a guillotine from mount but Cap is having none of it.
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cap working to try and regain half guard.
#T13##SUB#
Thumb swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cap is now in Thumb's guard. A big mistake from Thumb there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (5) vs (13) Cap
Cap postures up.
Thumb has his hands on Cap's head, controlling the position.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cap is one step ahead there.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Cap wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cap is one step ahead there.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cap is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Thumb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (4) vs (0) Gascoigne
You can see the frustration on Gascoigne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gascoigne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gascoigne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thumb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thumb's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Gascoigne
Gascoigne biding his time, controlling Thumb.
It looks like Gascoigne might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gascoigne controlling well, preventing Thumb from escaping the position.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gascoigne's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Thumb right now.
Thumb is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Gascoigne has good solid back control here.
Thumb breaks Gascoigne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (4) Gascoigne
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne managing to control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thumb trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gascoigne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (6) Gascoigne
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Gascoigne controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gascoigne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thumb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascoigne has managed to get both his arms back between Thumb's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Gascoigne tries to pass.
Gascoigne trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gascoigne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (9) Gascoigne
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face as Gascoigne controls the position.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascoigne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Gascoigne controls the position.
Thumb tries to improve position but can't.
Gascoigne trying to control the position but Thumb is working away.
Thumb tries to bench press Gascoigne off him but Gascoigne keeps the position.
Thumb sneaks back into half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Gascoigne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascoigne is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb is pressing down on Gascoigne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Thumb looking for subs off his back but Gascoigne has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
Gascoigne postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascoigne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gascoigne passes into half guard.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Gascoigne wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascoigne defends well.
Gascoigne trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Gascoigne passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thumb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gascoigne. #T9#
Gascoigne tries to pass to full mount but Thumb defends it.
Gascoigne is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gascoigne prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Gascoigne trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it.
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Gascoigne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11##SUB#
Thumb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gascoigne 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 Thumb. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (12) Gascoigne#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gascoigne's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gascoigne! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Thumb has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Gascoigne!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Gascoigne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Thumb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Shaw changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thumb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Shaw
Thumb sneaks back into half guard.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
Thumb is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Shaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (7) Shaw
Thumb tries to bench press Shaw off him but Shaw keeps the position.
Shaw advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (9) Shaw
Thumb manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaw has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ironbound MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass. #T2#
Shaw preventing the sweep.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Shaw is still trying to improve position.
Shaw postures up.
#SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (9) Shaw
Thumb pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thumb passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shaw! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (9) Shaw
Shaw is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Thumb is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shaw to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shaw shrugs it off.
Shaw tries to reverse the position but Thumb maintains control.
Thumb wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Shaw won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T5#
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaw is retaining full guard.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shaw's guard.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shaw! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (8) vs (9) Shaw#SUB#
Thumb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shaw is surviving well by controlling Thumb's body position as best he can.
Thumb prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Thumb looking to control but Shaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Shaw tries to reverse the position but Thumb maintains control.
Thumb wants to control the pace but Shaw is squirming around nicely.
Shaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb tries to control but Shaw wriggling away.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shaw is looking to improve his position but Thumb isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Thumb with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T7##SUB#
Thumb looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Thumb working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Thumb working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Thumb looking for a guillotine from mount but Shaw is having none of it.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but Shaw doesn't allow it.
Shaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw 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.
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Shaw is looking to control Thumb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaw avoid being mounted?
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (11) vs (9) Shaw
Shaw is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaw, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thumb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thumb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Thumb tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaw sneaks back into half guard.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shaw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Shaw is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11##SUB2#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Thumb pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Thumb has latched onto it... Big trouble! Thumb pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Shaw is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
Our winner, Thom Thumb, 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:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sadiq gets caught flat footed, as Thumb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (0) vs (2) Thumb
Sadiq is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is pushing down on Sadiq 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sadiq is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position.
Thumb working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sadiq 's thigh. Sadiq counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb pushes down on Sadiq 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sadiq trying to control but Thumb postures up.
#SUB2#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Sadiq is defending the position. #T3#
Sadiq is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Sadiq is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (0) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Thumb mounts Sadiq ! Really nice guard pass there!
Thumb fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sadiq has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sadiq ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (7) Thumb#T5#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb postures up.
Thumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (2) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Thumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadiq , who protects the arm well. #T6#
Sadiq struggling a bit here.
Sadiq is not content to let Thumb control the position. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadiq is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Sadiq tries to control but Thumb manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (2) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sadiq escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (13) Thumb
Sadiq is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard but Sadiq has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (7) vs (13) Thumb#T8#
Thumb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sadiq off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sadiq (7) vs (17) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thumb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thumb avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sadiq 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 Thumb gets his way!
#T9##SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sadiq knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sadiq for a finish. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sadiq knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sadiq for a finish.
Thumb avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control his hands. #T10##SUB2#
Sadiq fending off the submission attempt from Thumb. #SUB2#
Thumb looking to break Sadiq 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sadiq remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thumb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Thumb tightening his grip on Sadiq , looking for the choke.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Thumb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Thumb seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sadiq 's chin but Sadiq turns very nicely into Thumb's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sadiq .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (9) vs (17) Thumb#SUB#
Sadiq drops back looking for a leg! Thumb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thumb manages to kick Sadiq off! Sadiq jumps back into Thumb's guard. #T12##SUB2#
Thumb isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sadiq stacks Thumb 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 Sadiq ! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (12) vs (17) Thumb
Thumb being controlled for a moment.
Thumb regains half guard.#T13#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Sadiq is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Sadiq is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Sadiq has passed into half guard.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a triangle here but Sadiq uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (15) vs (17) Thumb
Thumb is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sadiq swings around for an armbar but Thumb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sadiq 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (15) vs (19) Thumb
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 19 to 15.
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laulhere closes the distance and clinches up with Thumb, looking for a takedown. Laulhere pushes Thumb against the cage but Thumb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Laulhere looking to score a takedown here. Thumb is defending well but Laulhere drives through and ends up in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere being controlled here momentarily.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere working a defensive guard but Thumb manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laulhere is concentrating on defense, preventing Thumb from advancing position.
Laulhere manages to get to full guard.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Thumb wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Thumb slips nicely into half guard.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Laulhere is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thumb is staying active.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
Thumb is thwarting Laulhere's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Thumb is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.
Laulhere manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (5) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (7) Laulhere
Laulhere working away.#T4##SUB2#
Laulhere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laulhere working away.
Thumb tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.
Thumb trying to remain calm as Laulhere controls from the top position.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laulhere working away.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laulhere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thumb is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Thumb is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laulhere's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there. #T6#
Laulhere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control the position but Thumb is working away.
Thumb tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laulhere's best efforts.#T7#
Laulhere controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thumb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Thumb's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thumb seems keen to control Laulhere's posture.
Thumb wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laulhere is now in half guard.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thumb wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T9#
Thumb is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Thumb defending well.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Laulhere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (13) Laulhere
Thumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thumb is controlling an arm, preventing Laulhere from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Laulhere trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Laulhere tries to control but Thumb wriggling away.
Thumb is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling from the full mount.
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere trying to control from Thumb's half guard. Thumb has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Thumb has his hands on Laulhere's head, controlling the position.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laulhere won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Laulhere has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Laulhere has moved into half guard.
Laulhere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (16) Laulhere#T13#
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb tries to hold on but Laulhere postures up.
Thumb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laulhere moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (5) vs (19) Laulhere
Thumb is keeping busy.
#T14#
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laulhere struggling to keep hold of the position.
Laulhere doesn't have the hooks in and Thumb manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (19) Laulhere#SUB#
Thumb drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Thumb off! Thumb jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Thumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (10) vs (19) Laulhere
Thumb advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (12) vs (19) Laulhere
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere wants to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Laulhere sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Henry Grace!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Grace moves into range and clinches up with Thumb.
Grace tries to pull guard but Thumb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Grace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thumb uses from the top position.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Grace is retaining full guard.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Grace.#T1#
Grace is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Thumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grace is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (3) vs (0) Grace
Grace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb controlling from side mount. #T2#
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thumb tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grace's legs.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Grace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thumb is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grace! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (0) Grace
Grace is desperately trying to improve his position but Thumb has a good base and remains in mount.
Grace wants to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grace tries to hold on but Thumb postures up.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thumb fails to take his opponent's back.
Grace is looking to improve his position but Thumb isn't that keen on the idea.
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Grace's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb looking to control but Grace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5#
Grace is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb. #SUB2#
Grace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily.
Thumb is trying to control. Grace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grace is trying to control but Thumb passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (9) vs (0) Grace#T6#
Thumb working away.
Grace trying his best to control but Thumb has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (11) vs (0) Grace
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb controlling from mount.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Thumb looking to control but Grace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grace manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grace is looking to improve his position.
Grace won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Grace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thumb is working away from the top position though.
Grace gets full guard.#T8#
Thumb trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Grace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (11) vs (2) Grace
Thumb controls Grace momentarily but Grace frees himself.
Grace slips nicely into half guard.
Grace slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb trying to hold on to Grace's head to control him but Grace postures up.
#T9#
Thumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thumb is trying to keep Grace in close.
Thumb controlling the position.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grace postures up.
Grace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thumb 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.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Thumb is trying to control the position but Grace postures up.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grace passes Thumb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grace controlling the pace.
Grace is continuing to stall.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Grace has control of the leg. #T12#
Grace working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thumb's thigh. Thumb counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Grace controlling him for the moment.
Thumb trying to control the position here. #T13#
Grace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
Thumb has Grace pulled in close to control his posture.
Grace is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Thumb looking to control.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
Grace sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thumb's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb wants to improve his position but Grace is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap moves into range and clinches up with Thumb.#TD2#
Cap jumps into guard, dragging Thumb to the mat.
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (3) vs (0) Cap
You can see the frustration on Cap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cap tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thumb wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cap prevents Thumb from moving into mount.
Cap 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.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cap keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Cap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Thumb controlling from side mount.
Cap tries to bench press Thumb off him but Thumb keeps the position.
Thumb staying calm.#SUB#
Thumb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cap prevents Thumb from moving into mount. #T3#
Thumb taking a break here but Cap is having none of it and regains half guard.
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Cap defends it.
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Cap is keeping him busy. #T4#
Cap tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Cap keeps trying to improve his position.
Thumb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cap is looking to control Thumb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cap avoid being mounted?
Thumb is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (0) Cap
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
Thumb fails to take his opponent's back. #T5#
Cap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (9) vs (0) Cap
Thumb controlling the position well here. Cap rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb trying to control.#T6#
Thumb controlling the position well here. Cap rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cap rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cap is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cap manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cap keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully. #T7#
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Cap is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Cap wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is looking to pass into half guard but Cap pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cap is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (9) vs (2) Cap
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Cap pushes his legs off easily.
Cap trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Cap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Cap looking to pass the guard.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb is pulling down on Cap's head to control his posture.
Cap looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (11) vs (2) Cap#T10#
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Cap looking to control.
Thumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Cap keeps moving. #T11#
Cap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
Thumb showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cap is trying to keep Thumb in close.
#T12#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cap is keeping the position for now.
Cap is trying to control the position but Thumb postures up.
Thumb stays in close to Cap's body and controls the position.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard. #T13#
Thumb sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Cap has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Thumb advances to half guard.
Cap trying to get back to full guard but Thumb takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (14) vs (2) Cap
Thumb trying to control but Cap is having none of it.
Thumb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thumb prevents Cap from getting the reversal.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb tries to control but Cap wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb shoots in for a takedown but Kyng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Thumb tries to keep at a distance but Kyng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thumb stops a takedown attempt from Kyng.
#TD2#
Kyng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Kyng pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb managing to control the position. #T1#
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Kyng preventing the sweep.
Thumb is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.#T2#
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Kyng advances to half guard.
Kyng controlling the action here.#T4#
Thumb trying to control here.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thumb trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng trying to control from Thumb's half guard. Thumb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kyng 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. #T5#
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Thumb has control of Kyng's left arm, preventing Kyng from doing any damage. #SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Kyng 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.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Kyng 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.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb looking to control.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyng defends well.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Kyng trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T9#
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Thumb has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kyng should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Thumb has tightened it up now! Kyng should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai darts in and clinches Thumb up against the cage.
Chai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thumb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Chai
Thumb is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Chai is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thumb is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai controlling from side mount.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #T1#
Thumb is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thumb, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Thumb gets full guard.#SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thumb tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thumb is defending well. #T5#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Chai
Thumb looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thumb's guard. #T6#
Thumb trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb 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.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Thumb is trying is best to control the position here.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (2) vs (10) Chai
Thumb can't escape the position.
#T7#
Thumb holds on for dear life, controlling Chai's posture momentarily.
Thumb is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Thumb is working to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Thumb is squirming around nicely.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Thumb tries to hold on but Chai postures up.#T8#
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (2) vs (13) Chai
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai is looking to control Thumb but Thumb is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Thumb manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (13) Chai#T10#
Thumb passes into half guard. #SUB#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
Thumb is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Chai has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Thumb. Oh but Chai has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Thumb goes limp - he's gone! Chai jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyksandr Chai!
A relieved looking Olyksandr Chai 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:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Strakapoud closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thumb quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (8) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Thumb with him. Thumb is trying to defend but Strakapoud has an arm under the chin now! Thumb grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stanislav Strakapoud! |
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Event:
SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
Date: Jul 30, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Henry Grace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Grace moves into range and clinches up with Thumb.
Thumb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Grace pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Grace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grace is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grace 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#
Grace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Grace is keeping the position.#T1#
Grace wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Grace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Grace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Grace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Thumb trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Grace trying to control the position.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Grace is keeping the position.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grace is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Grace trying to control the position.
Thumb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thumb trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom. #T5#
Thumb postures up.
Grace keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Thumb 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.
Grace is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Grace is looking for a triangle here but Thumb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (3) vs (0) Grace
Grace tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Thumb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thumb tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grace's legs. #T7#
Grace is looking to reverse the position.
Thumb trying to control the action but Grace is working from the bottom.
Grace tries to buck Thumb off but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb working away.
Grace gets back to half guard.
Grace works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Grace wants to sweep but no luck.
Grace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thumb trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom. #T9#
Thumb stays in close to Grace's body and controls the position.
Grace looking to control.
Thumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grace looking to control.
#T10#
Thumb won't allow Grace to sweep him here.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grace keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Thumb postures up.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grace looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thumb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T11#
Grace wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Grace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grace.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Grace looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
Grace managing to control the position. #T12#
Grace keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Grace looking for a sweep. Not yet Grace, not yet.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Grace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Grace is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thumb pushes down on Grace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grace gets full guard.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Thumb trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Grace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Grace looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Saad Sadiq !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sadiq gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sadiq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadiq is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thumb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sadiq has clasped his hands together around Thumb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Sadiq
Thumb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Sadiq
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Sadiq is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Sadiq is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
Sadiq holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Sadiq is working away. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sadiq is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold.
Sadiq is doing well to control the position and prevent Thumb from advancing to side control.#T2#
Thumb not doing much here.
Sadiq is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sadiq still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sadiq has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (2) vs (8) Sadiq
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sadiq is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB#
Thumb has an active guard here but Sadiq has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Sadiq has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Thumb trying to control from the bottom.
Thumb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thumb.
Thumb looking to control.
Thumb 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.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Sadiq from controlling successfully.
Thumb has his hands on Sadiq 's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Sadiq has moved into half guard.
Sadiq wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb is pressing down on Sadiq 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sadiq postures up.
Thumb is really struggling to control Sadiq but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Sadiq is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb wants to control the position but Sadiq says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is trying to control but Sadiq passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (2) vs (11) Sadiq
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Thumb wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Sadiq has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thumb'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! Thumb is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Sadiq !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thumb wants it to stay on the feet.
Thumb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thumb gets caught napping as Banner dives in and scores a takedown. Thumb manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but Thumb won't allow it.
Banner prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Banner seems to be working for a kimura but Thumb defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Thumb tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner controlling the action here.
Banner is keen to just control but Thumb is a slippery customer.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.#T2#
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner looking to control.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T3#
Banner working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banner 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.
Banner looking to control.
#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (2) Banner
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (5) vs (4) Banner
Banner wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position. #T4#
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (7) Banner
Thumb wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Banner wants to control the pace but Thumb is squirming around nicely.
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner wants to take Thumb's back here but Thumb is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T5#
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Thumb wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Thumb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thumb tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Thumb is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?#T6#
Banner is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (10) Banner
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Banner working for a submission but Thumb is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Banner goes for an armbar but Thumb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thumb. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (10) Banner
Thumb won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #T7#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner looking to control but Thumb passes into half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thumb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (12) Banner
Banner trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (15) Banner
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Banner tries to advance to mount but Thumb denies him.
Thumb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (9) vs (15) Banner
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Banner is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Thumb won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Banner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thumb stacks Banner 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 Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (12) vs (15) Banner
Thumb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Thumb prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thumb jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (15) vs (15) Banner
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb slows the pace down.
Banner manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thumb 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. Banner tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thom Thumb!
A very excited looking Thom Thumb 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.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
Date: Jun 25, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sticks closes the distance and clinches.
Sticks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Sticks gets control of Thumb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sticks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sticks has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #T1#
Thumb advances to half guard.
Thumb prevents Sticks from improving his position.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thumb stalling away here and it's allowed Sticks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (3) vs (0) Sticks
Sticks prevents Thumb from improving position.
Thumb controls the position.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thumb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Sticks is trying to improve his position.
Thumb happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Thumb tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sticks's legs. #T5#
Sticks tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Thumb stalls from top position.
Thumb trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thumb is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (5) vs (0) Sticks#T6#
Sticks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sticks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Thumb stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (8) vs (0) Sticks
Thumb moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (10) vs (0) Sticks
Thumb controlling from mount.
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Thumb tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Thumb has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Thumb swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sticks is now in Thumb's guard. A big mistake from Thumb there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks postures up.
Sticks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thumb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sticks defends it easily.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (12) vs (2) Sticks
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Thumb passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well. #T11#
Thumb has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (15) vs (2) Sticks
Thumb controlling the position easily from mount.
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Thumb tries to take his opponent's back but Sticks turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (15) vs (4) Sticks
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Sticks has moved into half guard.
Sticks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Thumb is controlling Sticks's posture.
Sticks 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.
Sticks advances to half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Sticks content to stall in guard here.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Thom Thumb, 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:
SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
Date: Jun 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura fails with the takedown#TD#
and Thumb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kimura
Thumb is fighting to break Kimura's control of his arms but Kimura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb 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.
Thumb passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Thumb is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (0) Kimura
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Kimura is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Thumb is persistently looking for the submission but Kimura is defending it well.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura wants to hold on but Thumb pushes him away.
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Thumb from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Kimura regains half guard.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura has an active guard here but Thumb has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thumb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5##SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thumb is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb is taking a breather. Kimura 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.#T7#
Kimura trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #T8##SUB#
Kimura is trying to control Thumb's posture. Thumb takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kimura! Thumb is rotating here... this could be the end... Kimura is out! Thumb has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 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 30 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hlervu is defended easily by Thumb.#TD#
Hlervu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thumb on his heels. He'll look to pass Thumb's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thumb 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.
Hlervu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hlervu postures up.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Thumb looking to control.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hlervu passes Thumb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb gets full guard.
Thumb working a defensive guard but Hlervu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Thumb
Hlervu staying calm.
Thumb struggling a bit here.
Thumb prevents Hlervu from moving into mount. #T3#
Thumb tries to buck Hlervu off but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu trying to control the position but Thumb is working away.
Thumb is trying to control Hlervu's posture but Hlervu avoids it.
Hlervu wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Hlervu has knee on belly momentarily but Thumb bucks him off and regains half guard.
Thumb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Thumb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thumb trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Hlervu is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hlervu is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Thumb is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Hlervu forces his way into half guard.
Thumb wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Thumb is trying is best to control the position here.
Hlervu is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Hlervu trying to control from Thumb's half guard. Thumb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hlervu passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hlervu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
#T11#
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Thumb wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
Hlervu is pressing down on Thumb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thumb is holding on for now.
Hlervu not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Hlervu passes into side control, despite Thumb's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Thumb
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. #T13#
Hlervu'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.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Hlervu stalls from top position.#T14#
Thumb is looking to regain half guard here but Hlervu keeps moving and retains side control.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Tendren Hlervu 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kyng is trying to trip Thumb. He has hold of a leg but Thumb is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kyng persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Kyng
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng pushing down on Thumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Thumb wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Thumb defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng is taking a breather. Thumb 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.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Thumb being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb working a defensive guard but Kyng passes into half guard.
Thumb is in trouble now - Kyng has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Kyng
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Kyng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kyng fails to take his opponent's back.
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb 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.#T4#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Kyng controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Kyng won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kyng trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kyng 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. #T9#
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thumb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Kyng 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. #T10##SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng controlling from the top position.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Thumb is pulling down on Kyng's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Thumb has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyng postures up.
Thumb pulls Kyng in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thumb being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Thumb has an active guard here but Kyng has managed to pass into half guard.
Kyng trying to control the pace. #T13##SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (8) Kyng
Thumb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thumb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Thumb can't escape the position.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng is looking to work his way around to Thumb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tanner Kyng managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dade Desjardins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Desjardins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Desjardins
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Desjardins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (0) vs (6) Desjardins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Desjardins looking for a guillotine from mount but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Desjardins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thumb is now in Desjardins's guard. A big mistake from Desjardins there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (6) Desjardins#SUB2#
Desjardins working for a triangle but Thumb defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Desjardins's guard. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Desjardins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (6) Desjardins#T2##SUB#
Thumb goes for an armbar but Desjardins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Desjardins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (5) vs (8) Desjardins
Desjardins stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (11) Desjardins
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Desjardins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (11) Desjardins#T3#
Thumb trying to control the action but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Thumb is taking a breather. Desjardins 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.#SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily.
Desjardins is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (10) vs (11) Desjardins
Thumb tries to control but Desjardins wriggling away.
Desjardins tries to lock up and control but Thumb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Desjardins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thumb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Desjardins is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Desjardins regains half guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Desjardins defending well.
Thumb is stalling here. Desjardins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thumb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Desjardins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (10) vs (15) Desjardins
Thumb is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Desjardins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thumb has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desjardins but great work by Thumb. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (14) vs (15) Desjardins
Thumb taking a breather here. #SUB#
Thumb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Desjardins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thumb but great work by Desjardins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (14) vs (19) Desjardins#T6#
Desjardins tries to advance to mount but Thumb denies him. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thumb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thumb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Desjardins's best efforts.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb looking to control.
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Desjardins pushes down on Thumb's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Desjardins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thumb tries to roll over but Desjardins keeps him under control.
Desjardins trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away. #SUB2#
Desjardins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Thumb keeping full guard, as Desjardins tries to pass.
Desjardins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Desjardins has control of the leg.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Desjardins is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (16) vs (19) Desjardins
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (19) vs (19) Desjardins#T9#
Desjardins tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Thumb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Desjardins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thumb but great work by Desjardins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (19) vs (23) Desjardins#SUB2#
Desjardins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thumb has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desjardins but great work by Thumb. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (23) vs (23) Desjardins
Thumb tries to advance to mount but can't.
Desjardins is trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Desjardins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Desjardins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Thumb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Desjardins wants to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control the action but Desjardins is working from the bottom. #T11#
Thumb advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (25) vs (23) Desjardins
Thumb controlling from mount.
Desjardins wants to hold on but Thumb pushes him away.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Thumb mounts Desjardins! Really nice guard pass there!
Thumb wants to control the action but instead Desjardins gets a body lock and reverses into Thumb's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (25) vs (25) Desjardins
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desjardins is one step ahead there.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb is trying to keep Desjardins in close.
#T13##SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Desjardins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Desjardins passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Desjardins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Desjardins is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Desjardins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (27) vs (25) Desjardins#SUB#
Thumb has gone for a leg lock! Desjardins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (27) vs (27) Desjardins
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Desjardins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thumb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thumb has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (29) vs (27) Desjardins
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 29 to 27.
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fiore Azul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Azul tries to sprawl but Thumb drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azul (0) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb trying to control the action but Azul is working from the bottom.
Azul won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Azul is trying to control but can't.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Azul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azul trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azul (0) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Thumb tries to control but Azul wriggling away.
Azul controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumb wants to control the pace but Azul is squirming around nicely.
Azul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB2#
Thumb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Azul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azul (2) vs (5) Thumb#SUB2#
Azul is posturing up here but Thumb has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Azul tries to roll out but it's too tight and Azul has to tap! Slick submission there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb
Date: Apr 23, 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 7 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Thumb gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thumb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thumb is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Thumb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Thumb is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chai as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thumb is aware though and is defending well.
Chai controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thumb in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Thumb controlling his opponent.
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Chai wants to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb controlling his opponent.
Chai has given up his back. Will we see Thumb going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Thumb
Chai is really stuck here.
#T6#
Thumb keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Thumb is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Thumb. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thumb's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Thumb#SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thumb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has Thumb in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Thumb
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chai is surviving well by controlling Thumb's body position as best he can. #T7#
Thumb controlling from mount.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thumb trying to control the pace.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T8#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumb defends well.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (13) Thumb#T9#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thumb controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb wants to control the position but Chai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (15) Thumb
Chai is controlling Thumb's posture.#T11#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Thumb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Thumb.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T13#
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Thumb might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T14#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thumb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thumb trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard.
Chai is trying to control the position but Thumb postures up.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thumb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (15) Thumb
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 15 to 8.
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thumb as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Manning gets caught napping as Thumb dives in and scores a takedown. Manning manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Manning
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Manning
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is trying to control the position but Manning postures up.
Thumb pulls Manning in close to prevent any damage.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Manning wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manning trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Manning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manning trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thumb wants to control but Manning passes easily into half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Manning trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manning's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manning's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (6) vs (2) Manning
Thumb slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Manning wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Manning tries to break free.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Manning fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Manning looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thumb.
Manning is trying to break free.
Manning trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #T5##SUB#
Manning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Thumb has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manning has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Thumb keeps control of the position as Manning tries to break free.
Manning trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Thumb just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thumb is looking to control Manning but Manning is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
Thumb is hanging on to Manning's back as he tries to escape.
Thumb is looking to control Manning but Manning is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
Thumb controls the position.
Manning staying busy and making it hard for Thumb to control. #T8##SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy.
Thumb controlling well, preventing Manning from escaping the position.
Thumb tries to keep control of the position but Manning is staying busy.
Manning rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Manning fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Thumb biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Manning is in bad spot here.
Manning trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thumb not allowing Manning to control his hands. #SUB#
Thumb tightening his grip on Manning, looking for the choke.
Thumb biding his time, controlling Manning. #T10##SUB#
Thumb working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thumb trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Manning with him. Manning is trying to defend but Thumb has an arm under the chin now! Manning grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
George Manning spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch. #TD2#
Dirt tightens his grip and picks Thumb up, before dumping him to the ground. Thumb manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirt is one step ahead there.
Thumb managing to control the position.
Thumb 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.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb trying to control the position here.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dirt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Dirt#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thumb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dirt trying to control the position but Thumb is working away. #T2#
Thumb holding on.#SUB2#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB2#
Dirt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dirt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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Thumb is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Thumb regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Dirt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Dirt wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dirt trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb controlling the position well.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#T4#
Dirt trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thumb continues to stall.
Thumb trying to control but Dirt postures up.
#SUB2#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Dirt.
Dirt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thumb reverses the position - he's now on top in Dirt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Dirt#T5##SUB2#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirt wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dirt there! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (5) Dirt
Dirt working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dirt stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Dirt is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dirt is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Thumb avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
Dirt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
Dirt working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb controlling his opponent. #T8#
Dirt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (5) Dirt
Thumb is hanging on to Dirt's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Dirt 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 Thumb gets his way!
Dirt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thumb controls the position.#SUB#
Thumb is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dirt won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Thumb off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb stuffs the takedown.
Thumb attempts a counter takedown but Laulhere avoids it well and moves away.
Laulhere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thumb's waist but Thumb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laulhere off to one side. #TD#
Thumb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere has Thumb pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere is trying to keep Thumb in close.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere looking to control.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thumb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Thumb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Laulhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laulhere is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Thumb is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thumb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Thumb seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laulhere for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Thumb controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thumb passes Laulhere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T9#
Thumb trying to control the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thumb manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but Laulhere doesn't allow it.
Laulhere reaches up to try and control the position but Thumb seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Laulhere rolls and tries to escape and now Thumb has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Thumb is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laulhere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thumb keeps control of the position easily here as Laulhere tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Laulhere rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for a kimura but Laulhere is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Thumb controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Laulhere defending well.
Laulhere is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
Laulhere trying to control here.
#T12##SUB#
Thumb seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb is pushing down on Laulhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laulhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Thumb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laulhere is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thumb continues to stall.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shah defends well and Thumb ends up having to push Shah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thumb stops a takedown attempt from Shah.
Shah prevents the takedown attempt.
Thumb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Thumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thumb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thumb is working for takedown but Shah is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Shah has picked Thumb up - he's going for a ride! Shah dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Shah
Shah is taking a breather. Thumb 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.
Shah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shah 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.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Thumb gets full guard.
Shah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shah is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Thumb is trying to control the position but Shah postures up.
Shah is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shah won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather.
Shah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thumb is tightening it up a little... Shah has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shah reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shah taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng
Date: Feb 19, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kyng gets caught napping as Thumb dives in and scores a takedown. Kyng manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kyng
Thumb trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng 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: Thumb (2) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thumb trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kyng trying to control the pace.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Thumb actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb gets full guard.
Kyng won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thumb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kyng defends it easily.
Thumb pulls Kyng in to control the position. #T4#
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thumb 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.#T6#
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Thumb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kyng uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (2) vs (5) Kyng
Thumb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyng off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (6) vs (5) Kyng#SUB#
Thumb is persistently looking for the submission but Kyng is defending it well.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7##SUB#
Thumb patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Kyng's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kyng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thumb.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Thumb has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kyng has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T8##SUB#
Thumb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for a choke. Kyng gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kyng manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (7) Kyng
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Thumb is trying to keep Kyng in close.
#SUB#
Thumb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.
Thumb looking to control.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng 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. #T10#
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11##SUB#
Thumb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Kyng works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thumb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Kyng.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng passes Thumb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (10) Kyng
Kyng taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 10 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 12, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuang or perhaps it was just good defense by Thumb, which made it look bad.
Thumb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuang.
Thumb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuang as he avoids it easily.
Kuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Thumb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thumb fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Thumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thumb fails with the takedown.#TD#
Thumb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb prevents Kuang from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.
Kuang controlling the position for now.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Kuang trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Kuang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Thumb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuang defends it well.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Kuang defends it.
Kuang trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Kuang won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Thumb is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Thumb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuang reverses the position - he's now on top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T7#
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Kuang is posturing up here but Thumb has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuang has to tap! Slick submission there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
A relieved looking Thom Thumb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万ĺ˛ďĽä¸‡ä¸‡ĺ˛ďĽ'. |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 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 16 wins and 4 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Thumb has clasped his hands together around Chai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Thumb
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thumb advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (6) Thumb
Thumb pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thumb is controlling the pace.
Chai is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thumb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chai has an active guard here but Thumb has managed to pass into half guard.
Thumb is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Thumb trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard. #T5#
Thumb postures up.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T6#
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chai has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Thumb pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (9) Thumb
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Thumb from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (9) Thumb
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai pushing down on Thumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thumb wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb gets full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Thumb
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Thumb is proving a slippery customer.
Chai wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (11) Thumb
Thumb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thumb is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thumb is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount. #T11#
Thumb trying to control from the bottom.
Thumb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (11) Thumb
Thumb regains half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thumb is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (11) Thumb#T12#
Thumb can't escape the position.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
#T13##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Thumb is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Chai wants to take a breather but Thumb is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Thumb has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Chai is in a lot of trouble! Thumb is straining to finish and he's done it! Chai taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kimura has closed the distance and engaged Thumb in a clinch.
Thumb tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thumb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura controlling Thumb's posture. #T1##SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Thumb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Thumb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Thumb tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thumb is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kimura 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.
Thumb gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Thumb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kimura has passed into half guard!
Thumb moves into full guard.
#T5#
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thumb is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Thumb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (7) vs (4) Thumb#T6##SUB2#
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Thumb has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kimura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kimura is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms. #T7#
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Thumb gets his hands free.
Thumb has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (7) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
Kimura is trying to control Thumb's posture but Thumb avoids it.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.
Thumb advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (7) vs (9) Thumb
Kimura wants to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Thumb has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (7) vs (12) Thumb
Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thumb's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (12) Thumb
Kimura wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kimura trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb 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#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thumb wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura postures up.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12##SUB#
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thumb is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (14) Thumb#T13##SUB#
Kimura has his feet on Thumb's thighs here. He's pushed Thumb off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thumb screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rick scores with a takedown into Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Rick
Rick forces his way into half guard.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Rick#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Thumb tightening his grip on Rick, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is trying to stick to Rick's back but Rick is turning into Thumb. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thumb's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Rick#SUB#
Thumb working for a triangle but Rick defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Thumb has his foot on Rick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rick works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rick forces his way into half guard.
Rick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (4) vs (7) Rick#SUB2#
Rick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Rick's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Thumb looking to control.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Rick wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T3#
Rick looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (7) Rick
Rick keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is pushing down on Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Thumb advances to half guard.
Rick is looking to control Thumb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rick avoid being mounted?
Rick is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rick trying to control from the bottom.
Rick won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Rick wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Rick 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.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position. #T6#
Thumb moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (9) vs (7) Rick
Rick is looking to regain half guard here but Thumb keeps moving and retains side control.
Thumb trying to control the position but Rick is working away. #SUB#
Thumb has hold of Rick's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rick tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thumb cranks the arm and Rick screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rick, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thom Thumb!
A relieved looking Thom Thumb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 01, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thumb tries to sprawl but Banner drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T1#
Thumb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Banner has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Banner
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thumb is really stuck here.
#T2##SUB2#
Banner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thumb has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Banner goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thumb escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (8) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thumb jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (8) Banner
Thumb wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner wants to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is stalling here. Banner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thumb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Banner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (5) vs (12) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Banner swings around for an armbar but Thumb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (12) Banner
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Banner wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Thumb passes into half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Thumb pushes down on Banner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
#SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Thumb defends it easily.
Thumb passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Thumb slips nicely into half guard.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (14) Banner#T7#
Banner passes into half guard.
Thumb moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Thumb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banner escapes and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (17) Banner
Thumb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Banner trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thumb 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: Thumb (9) vs (17) Banner
Thumb is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T9##SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner trying to control here.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Thumb moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (12) vs (17) Banner
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Thumb looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb fails to advance to Banner's back.
Banner holds of for dear life.
Banner 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.#T11#
Banner tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Banner is trying to control Thumb's posture. Thumb takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Banner! Thumb is rotating here... this could be the end... Banner is out! Thumb has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thom Thumb!
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 83
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chancel fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Thumb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Thumb#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Chancel defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Chancel won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Still in half guard, Thumb seems content to control.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Thumb
Chancel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chancel tries to hold on but Thumb postures up.
Chancel gets back to half guard.#T2#
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chancel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chancel is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chancel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chancel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (4) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb is not content to let Chancel control the position.
Thumb stops Chancel from passing to mount.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chancel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T4#
Chancel is really struggling to control Thumb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chancel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chancel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Chancel is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thumb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chancel is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb pushes down on Chancel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for submissions but instead, Chancel has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Chancel working for a triangle but Thumb defends it easily.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chancel's guard.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (16) Thumb
Thumb looking to control but Chancel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Chancel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel tries to hold on but Thumb pushes him away.
Thumb controlling from mount.
Chancel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (4) vs (19) Thumb
Well, with Thumb on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chancel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Chancel showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Chancel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb. #T8#
Thumb looking to hold on to the position here but Chancel rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (4) vs (22) Thumb
Thumb tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chancel is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Thumb goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chancel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thumb but great work by Chancel. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (8) vs (22) Thumb
Thumb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg. #T9#
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control here.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb 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: Chancel (8) vs (24) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chancel defends it well.
Thumb is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Chancel wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it. #SUB2#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for a submission but Chancel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard. #T11##SUB#
Chancel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chancel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (10) vs (24) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Well,Chancel is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Chancel stays in close to Thumb's body and controls the position.
Chancel stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.
Chancel passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chancel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Well, if Chancel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T13#
Thumb is pressing down on Chancel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Thumb 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: Chancel (10) vs (26) Thumb
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Chancel wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
#T14##SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Chancel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura but Chancel is defending well.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 26 to 10.
A victorious Thom Thumb 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:
Stepping Stone 81
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb tries for a takedown but Kyng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thumb fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kyng closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kyng turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyng (4) vs (0) Thumb
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kyng's best efforts.
Thumb is concentrating on defense, preventing Kyng from advancing position. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Thumb looking for subs off his back but Kyng has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Kyng 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.
#T2#
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kyng has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (7) vs (0) Thumb
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.#T3#
Thumb is still trying to improve position.
Thumb 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: Kyng (7) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thumb trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is pulling down on Thumb's head to control his posture.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Kyng can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Thumb prevents Kyng from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thumb 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#
Kyng makes his way to full guard, as Thumb worked for a kimura.
Kyng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.
Kyng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Thumb drops back looking for a leg! Kyng is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kyng manages to kick Thumb off! Thumb jumps back into Kyng's guard.
Thumb being controlled here momentarily.
Thumb slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kyng is not content to let Thumb control the position.#SUB2#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyng tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Kyng defends it.
Kyng moves into full guard.
#T8#
Thumb pushing down on Kyng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kyng sees it coming and defends easily.
Kyng trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Kyng won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T9#
Kyng is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kyng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Kyng tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kyng is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T10#
Thumb forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Thumb wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Kyng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Kyng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyng.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng pulls Thumb in close to prevent any damage.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Thumb passes Kyng's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Kyng controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
Thumb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kyng has a hand on Thumb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thumb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (7) vs (5) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (9) vs (5) Thumb#T13#
Kyng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Thumb keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Kyng advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Tanner Kyng 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:
Stepping Stone 76
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb swats away the attempt to clinch by Manning.
Thumb attempts a counter takedown but Manning avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Thumb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (4) vs (0) Manning
Thumb working away.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thumb trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Manning being controlled for a moment.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Thumb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Manning tries to improve position but can't.
Thumb controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thumb wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
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. #T3#
Manning regains half guard.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
#T4#
Thumb is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thumb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Thumb trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb moves into full mount! Manning won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (0) Manning
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Thumb is working for a guillotine from mount but Manning frees his head quite easily.
Thumb with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Thumb avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Manning's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Manning is working to get back to half guard.
Manning is trying to reverse the position but instead Thumb has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (0) Manning
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Manning manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Manning preventing the sweep.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #T9#
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Manning drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thumb dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (12) vs (2) Manning
Manning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Manning throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thumb uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (15) vs (2) Manning
Thumb moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (17) vs (2) Manning#T10#
Manning can't escape the position.
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb mounts Manning! Really nice guard pass there! #T11#
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manning is looking to get to half guard.
Thumb controlling from mount. #SUB#
Thumb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Manning is surviving well by controlling Thumb's body position as best he can.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Manning's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb takes Manning's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (20) vs (2) Manning
Thumb controls the position.
Manning trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in.
Thumb wants to control the position but Manning frees himself and scrambles - Thumb manages to regain control in side control.
Manning tries to buck Thumb off but Thumb is having none of it.#T13##SUB#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Manning denies him.
Manning sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thumb wants to work for an arm triangle but Manning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thumb moves into full mount! Manning won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (23) vs (2) Manning
Manning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Thumb takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (26) vs (2) Manning
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.
Manning turns into Thumb and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (26) vs (4) Manning
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb pulls Manning in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Our winner, Thom Thumb, 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.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
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 3 losses; Carr Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Thumb as Cartwright shoots in.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Thumb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thumb goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Thumb avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thumb's waist but Thumb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carr Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Thumb tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thumb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Thumb shoots in and gets a takedown into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (0) vs (2) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (2) Thumb
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Thumb 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! Cartwright rolls with it to try and escape but Thumb cranks on the arm and Cartwright is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hartwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Thumb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thom Thumb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thumb dives in and grabs Hartwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartwell pushes down on Thumb's head and hops out.#TD2#
Thumb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (0) vs (2) Thumb
Hartwell wants to sweep but Thumb has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (5) Thumb
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Hartwell denies him.
Hartwell tries to buck Thumb off but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Thumb trying to control the position but Hartwell is working away.
Hartwell is looking to reverse the position.
Hartwell's coaches at The Quarry have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hartwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hartwell is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Thumb controlling the action here.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thumb trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hartwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (7) Thumb
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartwell is retaining full guard.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.
Thumb stands and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (10) Thumb
Thumb controlling the position.
Thumb trying to control the action but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Hartwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thumb wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Thumb advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (2) vs (12) Thumb
Hartwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thumb looking to control but Hartwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hartwell is working to get back to half guard.
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hartwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Thumb has a good base and remains in mount.
Hartwell is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Thumb isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Thumb is working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell frees his head quite easily.
Hartwell 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.
Thumb is taking a breather. Hartwell 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.#T5#
Hartwell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hartwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hartwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb 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.
Hartwell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Thumb 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.
Thumb trying to control but Hartwell is working from the bottom.
Thumb 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.
Hartwell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thumb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hartwell is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Hartwell is in trouble now - Thumb has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (15) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hartwell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hartwell! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (4) vs (15) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartwell defends it easily.#T8#
Thumb is trying to control the position but Hartwell postures up.
Hartwell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hartwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Hartwell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hartwell has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Hartwell trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Hartwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb trying to hold on to Hartwell's head to control him but Hartwell postures up.
Well, if Hartwell 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.
#T10#
Thumb wants to improve his position but Hartwell is controlling well.
Thumb trying to control here.
Hartwell is stalling here. Thumb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hartwell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thumb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (4) vs (19) Thumb
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Thumb wants to control but Hartwell is keeping him busy.
Hartwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Hartwell defends it.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Thumb has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (4) vs (22) Thumb
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell looks to move to half guard but instead Thumb has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (4) vs (24) Thumb#T12#
Hartwell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hartwell wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Hartwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hartwell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thumb passes into half guard.
#T13#
Thumb is looking to advance position but Hartwell won't allow it. #SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Hartwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Thumb is keen to just control but Hartwell is a slippery customer.
Hartwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thumb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thumb's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hartwell (8) vs (24) Thumb
Hartwell avoiding Thumb 's attempts to control his hands.
Hartwell is trying to control but Thumb is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb is looking to control Hartwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 24 to 8.
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb tries for a takedown but Philbert circles away easily#TD2#
and Philbert counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Philbert
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Philbert
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Philbert
Thumb trying to control the position here. #T1#
Thumb continues to stall.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbert is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thumb is tightening it up a little... Philbert has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Philbert reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Philbert taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thom Thumb!
An out of breath Thom Thumb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 59
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; John Jameson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jameson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thumb's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Jameson
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Jameson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb has Jameson pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.#T1#
Jameson is stalling in the full guard.
Jameson looking to pass the guard.
Jameson is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jameson is one step ahead there.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Jameson wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jameson has gone for a leg lock! Thumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jameson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Jameson
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb postures up.
#T4#
Thumb stays in close to Jameson's body and controls the position.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jameson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Jameson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jameson controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jameson's guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6##SUB#
Thumb 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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jameson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thumb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thumb's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (2) vs (6) Jameson
Jameson struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Thumb showing good submission defense here.
#T7#
Thumb trying to control the hands but Jameson breaks the grip.
Thumb is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thumb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jameson.
#SUB2#
Jameson looking for the choke but no joy.
Thumb breaks Jameson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (6) Jameson#T8#
Thumb passes Jameson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Thumb is working for a kimura but Jameson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jameson wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Thumb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jameson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Jameson is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb is taking a breather. Jameson 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.#SUB#
Thumb is working for an americana but Jameson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Thumb was thinking about the submission.
Thumb advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (6) Jameson#T10#
Thumb tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jameson's legs.
Thumb advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (9) vs (6) Jameson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb prevents Jameson from getting the reversal.
Thumb controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Thumb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but Jameson doesn't allow it.
Thumb trying to control but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Jameson tries to improve his position but instead Thumb has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (12) vs (6) Jameson
Thumb controlling the position well here. Jameson rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jameson tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Jameson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
You can see the frustration on Jameson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Thumb biding his time, controlling Jameson.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jameson trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Thumb looking to break Jameson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jameson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thumb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T14#
Jameson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Thumb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thumb slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thumb gets his hands free as Jameson looks to control. #SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC.
Jameson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Jameson showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb closes the distance but Cahute moves to the side #TD2#
and Cahute decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute has gone for a leg lock! Thumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute trying to control the position.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb 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: Thumb (4) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Cahute is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Cahute is defending the position.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard.
Cahute is doing well to control the position and prevent Thumb from advancing to side control.
Cahute tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Cahute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thumb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Thumb seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cahute for as long as he can get away with.
Cahute moves into full guard.
Cahute wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cahute there! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute has given up his back. Will we see Thumb going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (4) Cahute
Thumb biding his time, controlling Cahute. #SUB#
Cahute showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Cahute trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Cahute defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Thumb keeps control of the position as Cahute tries to break free.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke from the back.
Cahute tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Thumb has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cahute has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cahute is trying to break free.
#T4#
Thumb has good solid back control here.
Thumb is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Cahute defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Cahute is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thumb off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thumb has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Thumb looking to break Cahute's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cahute remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thumb will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cahute.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Thumb controls the position.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Cahute right now.
Thumb not allowing Cahute to control his hands.
Thumb is hanging on to Cahute's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Thumb is persistently looking for the submission but Cahute is defending it well.
Cahute is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Cahute is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thumb.
Cahute looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cahute looks winded!
Thumb biding his time, controlling Cahute.
Cahute tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Thumb has got one arm under Cahute's chin. This could be trouble... Cahute trying to control the other hand but Thumb gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cahute has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Berry gets caught flat footed, as Thumb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Berry
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry is trying to control the position but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Berry.
Berry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berry trying to control the position.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Berry is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Berry working a defensive guard here.
Thumb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thumb passes into half guard. #T3#
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Berry is defending well.
Thumb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Berry#T4#
Berry has given up his back. Will we see Thumb going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (0) Berry
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thumb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Berry tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Thumb has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Berry is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
A very excited looking Thom Thumb 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:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thumb moves into the clinch.#TD#
Banner gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Thumb
Banner moves into full mount! Thumb won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Thumb is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape. #SUB#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Thumb defends it well.
Thumb tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount but Banner keeps good control and instead manages to take Thumb's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is in bad spot here.
Thumb wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Thumb rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Thumb defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms. #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.
#SUB#
Banner looking to break Thumb's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thumb remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banner is looking to control Thumb but Thumb is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Banner working for the choke. #T3#
Thumb tries to break free.
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.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip. #T4#
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Banner trying to control.
Thumb is trying to break free.
Banner biding his time, controlling Thumb.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thumb defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T5##SUB#
Banner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thumb is defending well though. Banner let's go of the attempt for now.
Thumb wants to escape the position.
Thumb prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.
Thumb breaks Banner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) Thumb#T6##SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
Banner is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Banner looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Thumb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Banner is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Thumb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner has a hand on Thumb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thumb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (5) Thumb
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Thumb isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner regains half guard.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb tries to control but Banner wriggling away. #T9#
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Thumb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Banner is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (11) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Banner is defending well.
Banner wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Thumb wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner breaks Thumb's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (11) Thumb
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner postures up.
#T12#
Banner 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.
Banner trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb 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.
Thumb controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (13) vs (11) Thumb#T13#
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (15) vs (11) Thumb
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (13) Thumb
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB2#
Thumb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (19) vs (13) Thumb
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thumb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thumb is not content to let Banner control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jaditsa gets tackled into the cage by Thumb. Thumb maintains the clinch. #TD#
Thumb manages to pull guard.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Jaditsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jaditsa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (3) Jaditsa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Jaditsa 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.
Thumb controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB2#
Jaditsa is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Jaditsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Jaditsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Thumb moves into full guard.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaditsa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaditsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaditsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaditsa looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (3) Jaditsa
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Jaditsa.#T3#
Thumb postures up.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jaditsa's guard.
Jaditsa wants to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is pressing down on Jaditsa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaditsa is holding on for now. #T4#
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Thumb 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.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Jaditsa is defending the position. #T5#
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Jaditsa keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaditsa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Jaditsa won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T7#
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (3) Jaditsa
Jaditsa reaches up to try and control the position but Thumb seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jaditsa rolls and tries to escape and now Thumb has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (3) Jaditsa
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#T8#
Thumb controls the action.
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC.
Thumb is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jaditsa trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him. #T9#
Jaditsa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thumb is staying active.
Thumb biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for the choke from the back position but Jaditsa is controlling his hands well.
Jaditsa trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
What can Jaditsa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jaditsa wants to control his opponent's hands but Thumb gets his hands free.
Jaditsa is really stuck here.
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jaditsa.
You can see the frustration on Jaditsa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Jaditsa trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in.
Thumb controlling from the back.
Thumb is not going to allow Jaditsa to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Jaditsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thumb's guard. Nice work there by Jaditsa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (8) vs (5) Jaditsa
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Jaditsa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Jaditsa is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaditsa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (5) Jaditsa
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Jaditsa wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Jaditsa controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Jaditsa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (10) vs (9) Jaditsa
Jaditsa wants to control the pace but Thumb is squirming around nicely.
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
#CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Thumb.#TD#
Thumb jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Gracie
Thumb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumb defends well.
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thumb's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Thumb! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gracie has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thom Thumb!
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Spencer Fulbright!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thumb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thumb tries to pull guard but Fulbright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Thumb pulls guard effortlessly.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Fulbright has passed into half guard.
Fulbright wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulbright is one step ahead there. #T1#
Fulbright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fulbright trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Fulbright is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fulbright looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Fulbright#T2#
Fulbright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thumb continues to stall.
Fulbright looking to control.
#T3#
Fulbright is looking to sweep but instead, Thumb has passed into half guard.
Fulbright trying to control here.
Thumb is taking a breather. Fulbright 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.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Fulbright wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fulbright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fulbright.
Fulbright being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is keeping the position.
Thumb 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. #T6#
Fulbright controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Fulbright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulbright is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Thumb 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Fulbright is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fulbright working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Fulbright is looking to sweep but instead, Thumb has passed into half guard.
Fulbright tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is defending well.
Fulbright trying to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
More hug and hope from Thumb.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Fulbright keeping hold of Thumb's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is defending well.
Thumb prevents Fulbright from improving his position.#T12#
Fulbright tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thumb has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Fulbright
Fulbright is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (0) Fulbright
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Fulbright buck him off.
Fulbright rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Thumb controlling from the back.
Fulbright is trying to break free.
#T14#
Thumb not allowing Fulbright to control his hands.
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.
Fulbright is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 30
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Thumb is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Thumb tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thumb won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Thumb
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dong working away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to advance to mount but can't.
What's Thumb going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thumb regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thumb keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thumb tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Dong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dong is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Thumb is controlling Dong's trapped leg to prevent Dong from advancing to side control.
Thumb tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.#T3#
Dong trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dong wants to work for an arm triangle but Thumb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Thumb defending well.
Thumb is doing well to control the position and prevent Dong from advancing to side control.
Dong controlling the pace. #T4#
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is controlling Dong's posture.
Thumb 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.
Dong trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T5#
Thumb seems keen to control Dong's posture.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Thumb controlling Dong's posture. #T6#
Thumb is continuing to stall.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Thumb pulls Dong in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dong controls the pace.
Thumb controlling the position.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong is really struggling to control Thumb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb is controlling Dong's posture.#T9#
Dong trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Dong is stalling in the full guard.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb controlling Dong's posture. #T10#
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Thumb pulls Dong in to control the position.
Dong passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thumb is looking to control Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?#T12#
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thumb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Dong prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T13#
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard.
Thumb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Dong is pressing down on Thumb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thumb is holding on for now.
Dong wants to advance to full mount but Thumb doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Thumb 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Dong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tail sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thumb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Tail counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tail. #TD#
Tail lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tail (2) vs (0) Thumb
Tail trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb won't allow Tail to pass to mount.
Thumb wants to control but Tail is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb won't allow Tail to pass to mount.
Thumb keeping hold of Tail's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail is keen to just control but Thumb is a slippery customer.
Tail not doing much here.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Tail has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail'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.
Tail wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Tail controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Tail seems to be working for a kimura but Thumb defends the submission attempt.
Thumb is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb tries to roll over but Tail keeps him under control.
Tail is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Tail sits in half guard. #T3#
Tail prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Tail wants to take a breather but Thumb is having none of it.
Tail with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tail is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Tail is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it. #T4#
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tail is working away from the top position though.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Thumb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tail stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (5) vs (0) Thumb
Tail working away.
Tail tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tail advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tail (7) vs (0) Thumb#SUB#
Tail goes for an armbar but Thumb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thumb. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (7) vs (2) Thumb#T6#
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tail looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tail is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tail had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.#T7##SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tail has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Tail's legs - danger averted.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Tail.#SUB#
Tail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tail pulls Thumb in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumb defends well.#T8#
Thumb stays in close to Tail's body and controls the position.
Tail might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tail is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Thumb 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.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb forces his way into half guard.
Tail trying to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control the pace. #T10#
Tail is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tail looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tail is controlling Thumb's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tail is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11##SUB#
Tail actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb is pressing down on Tail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tail is holding on for now.
Thumb trying to control the action but Tail is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tail actively working from the bottom here.
Tail trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (7) vs (5) Thumb#T12#
Thumb avoids the attempt from Tail to control.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Tail's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thumb tries to control but Tail wriggling away.
Thumb forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tail (7) vs (8) Thumb#T13#
Tail tries to roll but Thumb sticks to his back.
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.
Tail tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thumb trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tail doesn't escape.
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Tail manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (9) vs (8) Thumb#T14#
Tail wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Tail not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tail is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tail takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Snail Tail 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:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Helio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thumb gets tackled into the cage by Machado. Machado maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Machado is trying to trip Thumb. He has hold of a leg but Thumb is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Machado persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Machado
Machado looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb trying to control the position here.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Thumb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thumb has locked up a guillotine! Thumb's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Machado is holding on here and Thumb must be using up a lot of energy. Machado has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thumb gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thom Thumb!
An out of breath Thom Thumb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maksim Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Thumb scores with a takedown into Taranin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Taranin
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Taranin#SUB2#
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thumb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Thumb in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Taranin
Thumb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Thumb 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.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Taranin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thumb is aware though and is defending well.
Taranin wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Taranin has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thumb is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Taranin tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Taranin is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Taranin
Thumb is pulling down on Taranin's head. It's preventing any offense from Taranin, at least for the moment.
Taranin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thumb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taranin trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it. #T4#
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thumb defends it well.
Taranin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb has his hands clasped together around Taranin's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Thumb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Thumb is trying to control the position but Taranin postures up.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb 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.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Taranin wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Taranin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thumb dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (4) Taranin
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Taranin looking to control.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.#T7#
Taranin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (6) Taranin
Taranin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeps trying to improve his position.
Thumb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taranin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (6) vs (9) Taranin#T8#
Taranin trying to control the position but Thumb is working away. #SUB2#
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taranin's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Taranin! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Thumb has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maksim Taranin!
Our winner, Maksim Taranin, 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:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Red Greene!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily#TD2#
and Greene counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thumb! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (0) vs (4) Greene#SUB2#
Greene tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greene has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greene's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greene is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Greene is working for a submission of some sort.
Thumb trying to control but Greene postures up.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Greene 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.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Greene drops back looking for a leg! Thumb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thumb manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into Thumb's guard.
Thumb looking to control.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
Greene looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Thumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greene manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (4) Greene#SUB2#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB2#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thumb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Thumb trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Greene has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thumb should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Greene has tightened it up now! Thumb should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Red Greene! |
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