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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fiore Azul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azul tries to sprawl but Thumb drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azul (0) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb trying to control the action but Azul is working from the bottom.
Azul won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Azul is trying to control but can't.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Azul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azul trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Azul (0) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumb tries to control but Azul wriggling away.
Azul controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumb wants to control the pace but Azul is squirming around nicely.
Azul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Azul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azul (2) vs (5) Thumb
Azul is posturing up here but Thumb has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Azul tries to roll out but it's too tight and Azul has to tap! Slick submission there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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