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Stepping Stone 83 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of 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.
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
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.
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.
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Thumb is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is looking for submissions but instead, Chancel has regained full guard.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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?
Chancel showing good submission defense here.
Chancel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chancel defends it.
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chancel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
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
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.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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