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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
Thibodeaux seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux effectively controlling the action here.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
#T3#
Jackson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thibodeaux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Thibodeaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thibodeaux stalls.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
Adonis Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thibodeaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux is looking for a takedown.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Thibodeaux controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adonis Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Thibodeaux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Thibodeaux has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jerome Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux slowing the pace effectively.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Jackson tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thibodeaux wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adonis Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerome Jackson.
I think Thibodeaux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tithonus has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tithonus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Tithonus clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Tithonus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thibodeaux pulls guard successfully.
Tithonus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tithonus wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tithonus 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.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Tithonus postures up. #T1#
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully.
Tithonus forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tithonus trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #SUB2#
Tithonus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Tithonus trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Tithonus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Tithonus
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Tithonus pushes him away. #T3#
Tithonus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thibodeaux (0) vs (6) Tithonus#SUB2#
Tithonus is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Thibodeaux won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tithonus off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Memnon Tithonus!
Memnon Tithonus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
R4
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Talakvadze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Talakvadze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Talakvadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Thibodeaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thibodeaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Thibodeaux has his foot on Talakvadze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talakvadze works his way back into a safe position though.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Talakvadze postures up.
Talakvadze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talakvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Talakvadze wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB#
Talakvadze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thibodeaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talakvadze has managed to get both his arms back between Thibodeaux's legs - danger averted.
Talakvadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thibodeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talakvadze stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
Talakvadze controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Thibodeaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talakvadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talakvadze defends well.
Talakvadze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thibodeaux's guard.
Well, if Talakvadze 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.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Talakvadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Talakvadze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talakvadze tries to pass to full mount but Thibodeaux defends it.
Talakvadze slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Talakvadze 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.
Thibodeaux is looking to control Talakvadze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thibodeaux avoid being mounted?#T4#
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Talakvadze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talakvadze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Thibodeaux defends it.
Talakvadze works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Talakvadze off him but Talakvadze keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Talakvadze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Talakvadze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thibodeaux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Talakvadze 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.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
Talakvadze is looking to pass Thibodeaux's guard but actually Thibodeaux recovers to full guard.
Talakvadze stopping the sweep attempt from Thibodeaux.#T6#
Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talakvadze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talakvadze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7##SUB#
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Talakvadze escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (6) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face as Talakvadze controls the position.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Talakvadze's posture but Talakvadze avoids it.
Talakvadze controls the position.
Talakvadze working away.#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Talakvadze is continuing to stall.
Thibodeaux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Talakvadze's best efforts.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Thibodeaux is concentrating on defense, preventing Talakvadze from advancing position.
Talakvadze controlling the pace. #T9#
Thibodeaux is trying to control but can't.
Talakvadze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thibodeaux is concentrating on defense, preventing Talakvadze from advancing position. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Talakvadze trying to control the pace.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Talakvadze is controlling well.
Talakvadze controlling the action here.#T10#
Thibodeaux tries to roll over but Talakvadze keeps him under control.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Thibodeaux defends it.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Talakvadze's head to control him but Talakvadze postures up.
Thibodeaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Talakvadze controlling the action here. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talakvadze pulls his head out easily.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Talakvadze is keeping busy.
Talakvadze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Thibodeaux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Talakvadze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Talakvadze has control of the leg. #T14#
Talakvadze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thibodeaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Talakvadze advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (9) Talakvadze
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talakvadze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talakvadze wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Event:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okada.#CL2#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okada just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okada tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
#TD#
Okada pulls guard successfully.
Thibodeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Okada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Okada is tightening it up a little... Thibodeaux has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thibodeaux reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thibodeaux taps out! Nice BJJ there by Okada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuki Okada!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuki Okada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Adonis Thibodeaux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sincere Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adonis Thibodeaux is in Sincere Thibodeaux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sincere Thibodeaux (0) vs (2) Adonis Thibodeaux
Adonis Thibodeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sincere Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adonis Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sincere Thibodeaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Adonis Thibodeaux is defending well. Sincere Thibodeaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Adonis Thibodeaux has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sincere Thibodeaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sincere Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rhaegar Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Thibodeaux sprawls well.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Thibodeaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thibodeaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Gracie#T1#
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Thibodeaux is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T2#
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Thibodeaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working away.#T5#
Gracie wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Thibodeaux is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Gracie working away.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T8#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Thibodeaux is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T10##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away. #T11#
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie working away.
Thibodeaux is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Thibodeaux tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Thibodeaux struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Thibodeaux tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Thibodeaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Gracie takes a little break here. Thibodeaux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Landen Novak!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Novak closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a shoot takedown. Novak fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thibodeaux (2) vs (0) Novak#SUB2#
Thibodeaux has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Novak to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thibodeaux is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Novak pulls down on the head and he's put Thibodeaux to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Landen Novak! |
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