[1972-12-30-Joint Promotions] Reg Trood vs Clay Thomson

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William Regal approves of this match!

 

Intense as hell grappling match here and very unique match not just for World of Sport. After some light exchanges early on Trood catches Thomson in a headscissor which locks in around Clay's throat, causing Thomson to cough and wheeze as if he was dying. Thomson is badly injured, but quickly works his way back into the match and comes back going after Trood's bandaged leg with a vengeance, almost making this match a quasi-heelturn for the normally friendly technician vet. The holds and reversals here won't blow your mind but the selling and oozing intensity are off the charts. Great brutal fight with some smart touches.