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SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall PBP Commentary |
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 17 wins and 20 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuang dives in and scores a takedown into Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Thumb
Kuang won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang advances to half guard.
Thumb tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang 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.
Thumb controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumb trying to control here.
Kuang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Thumb
Kuang fails to advance to Thumb's back.
Kuang 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 tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
Kuang controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Kuang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuang controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang 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.
Kuang avoids the attempt from Thumb to control.
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Thumb gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumb wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Kuang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Thumb wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
Kuang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (5) vs (2) Thumb
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuang 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 passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it.
Kuang tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Kuang moves into full guard.
Thumb passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thumb wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuang sees it coming and defends easily.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuang is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Kuang won't allow it.
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: Kuang (7) vs (2) Thumb
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Kuang postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb pulls Kuang in to control the position.
Kuang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thumb to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kuang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thumb pulls down on the head and he's put Kuang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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