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Event:
SSSD 59: Vurris/Regulator
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
Richard Lumley really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 192.6, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Timmy Turles was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Lumley shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lumley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Thibodeaux. No joy for Lumley on that attempt.
Lumley misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Thibodeaux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laurenz Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Lumley.
Lumley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Lumley tries to tie him up. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lumley is looking to control Thibodeaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lumley avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but Lumley is blocking nicely. #T1#
Thibodeaux not doing much here.
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thibodeaux is thwarting Lumley's attempts to control the position.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux wants to pass to mount but Lumley is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lumley is looking to improve his position.
Lumley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working the head and body with strikes.
Lumley taking some punishment here, with Thibodeaux in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux thows a huge punch but Lumley dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lumley's head.
Lumley tries to kick Thibodeaux off but Thibodeaux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thibodeaux stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Lumley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lumley tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Lumley fails with the takedown.
Thibodeaux tries to counter with a takedown but Lumley is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Thibodeaux gets the takedown into side control.
Lumley looks winded!
Thibodeaux sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lumley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thibodeaux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lumley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thibodeaux connects with a decent elbow.
Thibodeaux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lumley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Thibodeaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lumley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux throws a strike aimed at the side of Lumley's head but Lumley avoids it well.
Thibodeaux scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laurenz Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lumley or perhaps it was just good defense by Thibodeaux, which made it look bad. #TD#
Thibodeaux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lumley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thibodeaux keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lumley regains guard.
Thibodeaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lumley looking to control.
Lumley is striking off his back. Thibodeaux thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lumley on the ground.
Well, if Thibodeaux 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#
Lumley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux thows a huge punch but Lumley dodges it nicely.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lumley can do to turn this around?
Lumley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thibodeaux is working away from the top position though.
Thibodeaux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux is trying to control. Lumley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thibodeaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thibodeaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lumley trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Thibodeaux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lumley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lumley throws Thibodeaux to one side and escapes!
Lumley is breathing heavily.
Lumley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lumley darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Lumley into the cage.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Lumley gets caught flat footed, as Thibodeaux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thibodeaux controlling from the top position. #T3#
Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Lumley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lumley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thibodeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lumley keeping moving, preventing Thibodeaux from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thibodeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Thibodeaux fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lumley to the ground. Thibodeaux is now in Lumley's guard.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thibodeaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thibodeaux stands up over Lumley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thibodeaux trying to control but Lumley is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux wants to pass the guard but Lumley is keeping the position.
Lumley controls Thibodeaux momentarily but Thibodeaux frees himself.
Thibodeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Lumley has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Laurenz Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Thibodeaux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thibodeaux showed some decent athleticism there.
Lumley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux is taking a breather. Lumley 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.
Thibodeaux wants to take a breather but Lumley is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lumley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lumley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux is trying to control. Lumley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Thibodeaux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lumley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thibodeaux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but Lumley defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Thibodeaux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lumley's half guard.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but Lumley defending well. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands with a punch from half guard.
Lumley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thibodeaux is working away from the top position though.
Thibodeaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lumley wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thibodeaux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lumley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Thibodeaux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lumley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thibodeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lumley is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lumley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lumley quickly recovers to half guard.
Lumley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thibodeaux. #T4#
Thibodeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thibodeaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lumley's head.
Thibodeaux trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richard Lumley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laurenz Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thibodeaux in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laurenz Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurenz Thibodeaux! |
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