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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 12878 p4p, 709 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 12510 p4p, 683 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Indigo Starseed enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the ropes.
Smith ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Starseed
Starseed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith is fighting to break Starseed's control of his arms but Starseed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Starseed is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Smith is fighting to break Starseed's control of his arms but Starseed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Starseed looking to control.
Smith wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Starseed being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Starseed wants to sweep but no luck.
Starseed is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Starseed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. Starseed 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.
Starseed wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Starseed defends it.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith wants to take a breather but Starseed is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Starseed defends it.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Starseed doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starseed looking for a sweep. Not yet Starseed, not yet.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starseed keeps working.
Starseed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starseed is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Starseed felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Well, if Smith 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.
Smith wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thwarting Starseed's attempts to control the position.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith is keen to just control but Starseed is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Starseed defending well.
Starseed is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.
Smith trying to control from Starseed's half guard. Starseed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Starseed keeps moving.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Starseed 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starseed trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Indigo Starseed stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 12875 p4p, 722 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 12878 p4p, 684 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Dux enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Dux has him pressed against the ropes.
Dux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Dux working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Dux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Dux on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (3) vs (0) Dux
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dux tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dux is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is really struggling to control Dux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (3) vs (4) Dux
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dux's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (5) vs (4) Dux
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (4) Dux
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith continues to stall.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Dux tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is being controlled here.
Dux tries to improve position but can't.
Dux being controlled for a moment.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dux regains half guard.
Smith works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (4) Dux
Smith controls the position.
Smith trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls the position from side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Smith is staying tight to Dux's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dux is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith takes a little break here. Dux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith slows the pace down.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Smith.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Smith trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy.
Smith 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 Dux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
Smith trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working.
Dux is being controlled here.
Smith trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 13268 p4p, 794 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 9577 p4p, 809 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Roman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smith (0) vs (4) Roman
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roman takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Roman working away.
Smith is letting Roman control him for a moment.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman controls the position.
Roman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Roman postures up.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman controls the position.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roman is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to bench press Roman off him but Roman keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Roman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Roman tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Roman taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Roman trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Roman taking a breather here.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Roman controlling from side mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Roman trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Roman controls the position.
Let's hope that Roman 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Roman trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Roman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Roman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Roman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Roman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman controlling from side mount.
Roman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Roman wants to take a breather but Smith manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Roman.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman wins on points by 4 to 0.
Greco Roman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Ray Badass (ranked 1979 p4p, 234 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 13284 p4p, 777 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Ray Badass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith jumps guard and drags Badass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Badass's back. He's all about the action.
Badass is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smith as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls Badass in close to prevent any damage.
Badass tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Badass trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Badass (0) vs (2) Smith
Badass has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Badass trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Badass has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Badass. Score +3 for passing guard: Badass (0) vs (5) Smith
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Badass keeps Smith under control for a moment.
Badass is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Badass (4) vs (5) Smith
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Badass wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Badass (4) vs (7) Smith
Badass wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Badass (4) vs (10) Smith
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face as Smith controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Badass is working from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass is working hard here to advance position.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Badass is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a little break here. Badass wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Badass is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Badass wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith just content to control the position.
Badass struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badass keeps working.
Badass wants to control but Smith postures up.
Badass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Badass seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Badass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith just content to control the position.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Badass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass tries to improve position but can't.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Badass will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Badass trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Badass is looking to reverse the position.
Badass manages to get back to half guard.
Badass wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Badass trying to control here.
Badass looking for submissions off his back.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. Badass 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.
Badass is looking to improve his position.
Badass looking for submissions off his back.
Badass is looking to improve his position.
Smith is taking a breather. Badass 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Badass trying to control from the bottom.
Badass tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Badass gets back to full guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Badass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Badass (6) vs (10) Smith
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Badass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Badass sits in half guard.
Badass is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Badass is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Badass is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Badass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Badass's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Badass's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Badass (6) vs (14) Smith
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Badass is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
Badass tries to break free.
Badass breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Badass (8) vs (14) Smith
Badass pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Badass is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badass trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Badass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Devon Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 10183 p4p, 814 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 13877 p4p, 828 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roman has a takedown stuffed.
Roman tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
Roman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls Roman in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smith 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.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control.
Roman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roman advances to half guard.
Roman is taking a breather. Smith 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman prevents Smith from improving his position.
Roman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Roman is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Roman seems content to control.
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.
Roman is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Roman content to control rather than advance.
Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Roman is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Roman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Roman from advancing position.
Smith tries to roll over but Roman keeps him under control.
Roman slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Roman's head to control him but Roman postures up.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roman controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith 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.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pulling down on Roman's head. It's preventing any offense from Roman, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Roman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Roman takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Greco Roman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 13526 p4p, 835 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2335 p4p, 307 weight class). Vicini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mother kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vicini dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Vicini's head and hops out.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vicini has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith jumps guard.
Vicini trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith seems keen to control Vicini's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicini controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pulling down on Vicini's head to control his posture.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Vicini stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith passes Vicini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith stalling.
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith pushing down on Vicini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith prevents Vicini from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (3) Vicini
Smith controlling from mount.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (3) Vicini
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Vicini to control.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (3) Vicini
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vicini prevents Smith from taking his back.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really struggling to control Vicini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Vicini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Vicini is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini gets back to half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is taking a breather. Vicini 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.
Smith prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
After winning the bout, Devon Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 13318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Fokin (ranked 257 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Devon Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin closes the distance and clinches.
Smith jumps guard and drags Fokin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fokin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Fokin
Fokin controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Fokin postures up.
Fokin wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith prevents Fokin from moving into mount.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Smith has one of Fokin's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Fokin is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Fokin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smith is trying to escape and Fokin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smith is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fokin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georgy Fokin!
Georgy Fokin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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