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SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Thumb looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Thumb looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Manning showing good submission defense here.
Thumb controls the position.
Manning staying busy and making it hard for Thumb to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
Manning fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Thumb biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Thumb tightening his grip on Manning, looking for the choke.
Thumb biding his time, controlling Manning.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thumb working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thumb trying to control momentarily.
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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