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Event:
Grunge 36: Pretty Noose
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Hugs looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Hugs manages to duck under it in time.
Hugs shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hugs ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hugs seems unphased.
#TD#
Hugs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hugs working away.
Hugs working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugs working the head and body with strikes.
Smith wants to control but Hugs postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Hugs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hugs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hugs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Hugs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Hugs trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hugs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Hugs cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to bench press Hugs off him but Hugs keeps the position.
Hugs is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hugs cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hugs working the body and head with strikes.
Hugs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hugs working the head with strikes.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hugs's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Hugs.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Hugs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hugs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hugs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hugs is working away from the top position though.
Hugs lands with a punch from half guard.
Hugs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Smith tries to roll over but Hugs keeps him under control.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hugs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hugs.
Hugs prevents Smith from improving his position.
Hugs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hugs is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Hugs finish him?
Hugs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hugs, not yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hugs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Hugs's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4##SUB2#
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hugs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Hugs in his guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugs passes into half guard.
Smith won't allow Hugs to pass to mount.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Hugs landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hugs connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hugs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Smith trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lodzov Hugs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hugs lands with a good body shot.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hugs.
A cross from Smith lands.
Hugs shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hugs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Hugs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hugs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Hugs ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hugs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugs struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Hugs can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hugs is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hugs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is keen to just control but Hugs is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugs tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Hugs won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Hugs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith prevents Hugs from improving his position.
Hugs moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hugs is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Hugs wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hugs looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith passes Hugs's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Hugs is defending it quite comfortably.
Hugs is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Hugs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Hugs defends it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Hugs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hugs.
Hugs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lodzov Hugs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hugs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hugs tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Hugs is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hugs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Hugs!
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Hugs defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hugs throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hugs uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugs lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hugs looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Hugs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Hugs is out of range. #TD#
Hugs gets a takedown into half guard.
Hugs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head. #SUB2#
Smith has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hugs. Oh but Smith has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hugs goes limp - he's gone! Smith jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Lodzov Hugs was interviewed post fight and said 'this was bullshit'. |
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Event:
Grunge 32: Green River
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Complex avoids the head kick by Smith.
Complex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Complex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Complex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Complex 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.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Complex lands with a good body shot.
Smith tests Complex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith checks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Complex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Complex manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Complex throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.#T1#
Complex throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Complex throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Complex only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Complex tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Complex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Complex scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Complex finish him?
Complex throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Complex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Complex tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Complex uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Complex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Complex counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a hook. Complex ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Complex, as that shot connected.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Complex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Complex gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Smith is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Military Industrial Complex!
Our winner, Military Industrial Complex, 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.
Rodney Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like a rematch. I messed up the flight times getting here and I think that played a factor in my performance.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Salvacion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Salvacion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.#ROC#Salvacion is rocked!
Smith jabs Salvacion right on the nose. Salvacion blinks but takes it well.
Salvacion is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salvacion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith. #SUB#
Salvacion makes his way to full guard, as Smith worked for a kimura.
#T1#
Smith pushing down on Salvacion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salvacion seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Salvacion defends it. #SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvacion is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Smith has hold of Salvacion's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Salvacion seems comfortable defending it but Smith has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Salvacion is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Salvacion is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smith couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Happy.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Happy throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Happy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a combination
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Happy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Happy looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Happy just gets out of the way.
Happy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Happy misses its intended target.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Happy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Happy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook.
Happy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
enabling Happy to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith throws a hook but Happy avoids it easily.#TD2#
Happy gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Happy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Smith has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Happy. Oh but Smith has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Happy goes limp - he's gone! Smith jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TC 11 Mil $ GP vol.1
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith tries for a takedown but Aurelius circles away easily
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aurelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Aurelius moves out of range as Smith strikes.
It looked like Aurelius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelius moves out of range easily.
Aurelius tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Aurelius slips a jab from Smith.
Aurelius thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aurelius tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aureliuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Aurelius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to pull guard but Aurelius won't allow it.
Marcus Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aurelius obliges.
The referee calls for Aurelius to work.
#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aurelius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Aurelius 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. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aurelius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Aurelius trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Smith has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aurelius doesn't defend quickly enough and Smith has managed to lock this one up! Can Aurelius escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smith on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Marcus Aurelius was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Diesel working away.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Smith gets full guard.
Diesel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Smith has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Diesel doesn't defend quickly enough and Smith has managed to lock this one up! Can Diesel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smith on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlaalu slips a jab from Smith.
Hlaalu attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Hlaalu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlaalu slips under a jab from Smith.
Hlaalu feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hlaalu slips the punch.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Hlaalu's head.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hlaalu tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hlaalu's head but Hlaalu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlaalu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlaalu walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlaalu.
Hlaalu attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlaalu circles away quickly and effectively.
Hlaalu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Hlaalu tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Hlaalu feinted with a counter takedown.
Hlaalu moves away from the strike by Smith.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Hlaalu.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlaalu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Hlaalu moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Hlaalu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Hlaalu feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith misses with a combination
#TD#
and Hlaalu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hlaalu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hlaalu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hlaalu is sitting in close to Smith's body. Smith has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hlaalu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hlaalu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
A pretty intense looking Rodney Smith took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 16894 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Eugemia (ranked 2321 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rodney Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Eugemia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith forces Eugemia back against the cage and clinches.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eugemia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eugemia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eugemia is aware though and is defending well.
Eugemia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eugemia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working for a triangle but Eugemia defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his foot on Eugemia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eugemia works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eugemia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
My spies in Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform me that Eugemia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Eugemia pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eugemia is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Eugemia works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (3) Eugemia
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (0) vs (6) Eugemia
Eugemia has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Eugemia tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Eugemia working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Eugemia keeps control of the position easily here as Smith tries to buck him off.
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Eugemia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Eugemia trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eugemia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smith is holding on tight.
Smith can't escape the position.
Eugemia controlling from mount.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eugemia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Eugemia's guard. A big mistake from Eugemia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (6) Eugemia
Smith won't allow Eugemia to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Eugemia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (8) Eugemia
Eugemia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eugemia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eugemia is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eugemia is aware though and is defending well.
Eugemia trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eugemia defends well.
Eugemia controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eugemia controls the pace.
Eugemia wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eugemia tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Eugemia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eugemia is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (11) Eugemia
Eugemia controlling the position.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Eugemia keeps moving and retains side control.
Eugemia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is letting Eugemia control him for a moment.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Eugemia trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Eugemia advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (2) vs (13) Eugemia
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Eugemia's body position as best he can.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Eugemia controlling his opponent.
Eugemia fails to move to back control.
Eugemia controlling from mount.
Eugemia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith wants to hold on but Eugemia pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith has given up his back here. Will Eugemia look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Smith (2) vs (16) Eugemia
Eugemia is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Eugemia keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Smith breaks Eugemia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (16) Eugemia
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eugemia is keeping the position for now.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Eugemia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (18) Eugemia
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eugemia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith has his foot on Eugemia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eugemia works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping full guard, as Eugemia tries to pass.
Eugemia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith working for a triangle but Eugemia defends it easily.
Eugemia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (4) vs (21) Eugemia
Eugemia controlling the position from side mount.
Eugemia is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eugemia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control Eugemia's posture but Eugemia avoids it.
Eugemia trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Eugemia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to control Eugemia's posture but Eugemia avoids it.
Eugemia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Eugemia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Eugemia keeps him under control.
Eugemia is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Eugemia wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Eugemia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eugemia trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Eugemia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eugemia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Eugemia has control of the leg.
Eugemia is controlling the pace.
Eugemia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eugemia.
Eugemia stalling.
Eugemia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (4) vs (24) Eugemia
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Eugemia controlling from the full mount.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eugemia controlling from the full mount.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith wants to control but Eugemia is having none of it.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eugemia controlling from mount.
Smith stops Eugemia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugemia wins on points by 24 to 4.
John Eugemia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rodney Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like a rematch. I messed up the flight times getting here and I think that played a factor in my performance.'. |
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Event:
Peak - Kings will Rise
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Von Ketler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Von Ketler is now in Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Von Ketler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Ketler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ketler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler controlling from the top position.
Von Ketler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Von Ketler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Von Ketler winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Von Ketler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Ketler.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Von Ketler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Von Ketler has control of the leg.
Von Ketler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Ketler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler working Smith over with strikes.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Ketler working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Von Ketler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Von Ketler finish him?
Smith is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Von Ketler working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to hold on to Von Ketler's head to control him but Von Ketler postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Von Ketler passes to full mount!
Von Ketler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Von Ketler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Ketler has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith wants to hold on but Von Ketler pushes him away.
Von Ketler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Smith in real trouble here! The ref calls for Smith to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rodney Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like a rematch. I messed up the flight times getting here and I think that played a factor in my performance.'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3115 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Smith (ranked 2323 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodney Smith!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Schmeiser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Schmeiser tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been hearing reports that Schmeiser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schmeiser has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schmeiser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Schmeiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schmeiser gets back to full guard.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schmeiser dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (2) Smith
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmeiser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmeiser controls the pace.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Schmeiser pushes his legs off easily.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Schmeiser moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (2) Smith
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schmeiser's best efforts.
Smith 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.
Schmeiser slows the pace down in half guard.
Schmeiser moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (2) Smith
Schmeiser in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schmeiser working away.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Schmeiser is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schmeiser's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Schmeiser content to control rather than advance.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Schmeiser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schmeiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmeiser pulls his head out easily.
Schmeiser with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Schmeiser sits in half guard.
Schmeiser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Schmeiser controlling the pace.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Schmeiser is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Schmeiser wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Schmeiser not doing much here.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith tries to roll over but Schmeiser keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Schmeiser wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Schmeiser.
Still in half guard, Schmeiser seems content to control.
Schmeiser'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 tries to get to full guard but Schmeiser has control of the leg.
Smith is staying active underneath Schmeiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmeiser slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Schmeiser wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Schmeiser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is controlling Schmeiser's trapped leg to prevent Schmeiser from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Schmeiser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schmeiser controlling the pace.
Schmeiser moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (2) Smith
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Schmeiser is controlling the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser taking a breather here.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Schmeiser 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 Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schmeiser off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schmeiser (11) vs (6) Smith
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Schmeiser is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
Schmeiser is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!
Smith is trying to stick to Schmeiser's back but Schmeiser is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schmeiser. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (13) vs (6) Smith
Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schmeiser stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (16) vs (6) Smith
Smith is letting Schmeiser control him for a moment.
Schmeiser has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schmeiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Schmeiser trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (19) vs (6) Smith
Schmeiser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Schmeiser works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (22) vs (6) Smith
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Schmeiser tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Schmeiser controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
Good control from Schmeiser.
Schmeiser sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Smith taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Schmeiser!
Percy Schmeiser managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rodney Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like a rematch. I messed up the flight times getting here and I think that played a factor in my performance.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 4004 p4p, 393 weight class) and Rodney Smith (ranked 2329 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rodney Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tat Moh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodney Smith!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith darts in and clinches Moh up against the cage.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moh defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Moh from controlling successfully.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Moh pushes his legs off easily.
Moh looking to pass the guard.
Moh wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moh throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smith's body to avoid the submission. Smith has instead reached around Moh's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Tat Moh had this to say: 'The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Penaali is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penaali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith working away.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penaali is not content to let Smith control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Penaali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Penaali is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penaali has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Penaali is defending well. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penaali is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!#SUB#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Penaali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith. #SUB#
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Penaali tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Penaali defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. #SUB#
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penaali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Penaali has worked his arm free - good work by Penaali!
Penaali manages to get back to half guard.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Penaali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Penaali tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Penaali is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Penaali defends it well.
Penaali tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to control but Penaali wriggling away.
Penaali can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penaali can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Penaali gets back to half guard.
Penaali pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
#T4##SUB2#
Penaali actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Smith is trying for a kimura here. Penaali looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 2257 p4p, 62 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 2172 p4p, 259 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rodney Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr clinches with his opponent.
Ky Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ky Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ky Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith pushing down on Ky Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ky Jr defends it well.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ky Jr is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Ky Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Ky Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ky Jr is holding on for now.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Ky Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Ky Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Ky Jr has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Ky Jr 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School of Hard Knocks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ky Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ky Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ky Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ky Jr defends well.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Ky Jr defends easily.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ky Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Ky Jr
Ky Jr throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Ky Jr breaks the hold and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ky Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rodney Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like a rematch. I messed up the flight times getting here and I think that played a factor in my performance.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 2258 p4p, 60 weight class) and Editiny Dick (ranked 622 p4p, 73 weight class). Dick has chosen Penis song as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rodney Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Editiny Dick!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Dick.
Dick gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Dick
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Dick tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Dick passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Dick
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School of Hard Knocks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith wants to control but Dick is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Dick working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Dick content just to control the position here.
Dick has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Dick looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Dick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dick seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smith is holding on tight.
Dick is still trying to improve position.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Dick maintains control.
Dick wants to take his opponent's back but Smith doesn't allow it.
Smith wants to control but Dick is having none of it.
Dick jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Dick working away.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dick off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (5) Dick
Smith looking for the choke but no joy.
Smith looking for the RNC.
Dick defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working for a choke but Dick is defending well.
Dick fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Dick is defending it well.
Smith has the hooks in. Dick is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dick won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Smith off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Editiny Dick spoke after the fight, saying 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, would cuck me'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 2185 p4p, 52 weight class) and Tor Lovig (ranked 2590 p4p, 134 weight class). Lovig has chosen TechnoViking Prophecy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodney Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tor Lovig!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smith closes the distance and pushes Lovig back into the cage.
Lovig gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Lovig
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 actively working from the bottom here.
Lovig controlling the action here.
Lovig trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is in trouble now - Lovig has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Lovig
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig fails to advance to Smith's back.
Lovig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lovig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lovig wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
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.
Smith regains half guard.
Lovig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lovig is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Smith has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Lovig is in a lot of trouble! Smith is straining to finish and he's done it! Lovig taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Bumfights 4: The Frozen Ring
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kazuraba is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Smith is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kazuraba looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smith gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kazuraba is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smith lets go of the hold and Kazuraba can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
FSF 12: New Era
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stuffins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stuffins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tests Stuffins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stuffins misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith scores with a jab. Stuffins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stuffins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Stuffins. That snapped Smith's head back.
Stuffins throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Stuffins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stuffins misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuffins throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stuffins defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Stuffins missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Stuffins pushes him away.
Stuffins tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith throws the left hand but Stuffins avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A big left from Stuffins misses.
Stuffins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stuffins is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stuffins takes one to the chin there.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stuffins just misses with a punch to the body.
Doc Stuffins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuffins misses with a straight right.
Stuffins dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Stuffins looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Stuffins moves out of range of the strikes.
Stuffins ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stuffins scores with a kick to the body.
Stuffins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith with the counter takedown but Stuffins avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuffins misses with a leg kick.
Stuffins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!#T2#
Stuffins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stuffins looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Stuffins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stuffins avoids a kick to the body.
Stuffins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stuffins tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Stuffins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stuffins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stuffins tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuffins just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith with the counter takedown but Stuffins avoids it easily.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stuffins throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Stuffins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Stuffins takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Smith.
Stuffins misses with a wild combination.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Stuffins.
Stuffins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stuffins throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Stuffins blocks a jab.
Stuffins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a hook. Stuffins ducked under it nicely.
Stuffins connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A lazy left from Stuffins finds it's target.
Stuffins misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stuffins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stuffins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Stuffins misses with a body kick.
Stuffins misses with a straight left.
Smith moves away from the strike by Stuffins.
Stuffins throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Stuffins ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Stuffins walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Stuffins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Stuffins misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stuffins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuffins moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Stuffins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stuffins looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Stuffins 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#
Stuffins moves out of range of the body kick.
Stuffins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Stuffins finish him?
Stuffins with a jab.
Smith cracks Stuffins with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stuffins has got the better of the exchanges.
Stuffins misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stuffins!
Stuffins is looking for a sweep.
Stuffins defending against the ground and pound.
Stuffins tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stuffins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stuffins is looking to reverse the position.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Stuffins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stuffins prevents Smith from improving his position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stuffins pulls his head out easily. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stuffins in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stuffins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith has hold of Stuffins's hands but Stuffins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stuffins prevents Smith from improving his position.#SU#
Stuffins stands up from half guard.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Stuffins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stuffins misses with a head kick.
Stuffins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Stuffins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuffins.
Stuffins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doc Stuffins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Stuffins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stuffins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stuffins throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Stuffins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stuffins throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stuffins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stuffins.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stuffins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stuffins misses the jab.
A big left from Stuffins misses.
Smith defending well as Stuffins loads up on a big left hand.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stuffins.
Stuffins tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Doc Stuffins is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stuffins throws out the jab.
Stuffins misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Stuffins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stuffins misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Stuffins is rocked!
Stuffins scores with a nice strike.
Stuffins throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuffins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith moves out of range as Stuffins strikes.
Stuffins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stuffins.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stuffins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Stuffins misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stuffins, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Stuffins defends it easily.
#SU#
Smith is working an open guard so Stuffins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stuffins scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A cross from Stuffins lands.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Stuffins loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Stuffins throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stuffins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuffins tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a jab.
Stuffins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Stuffins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Stuffins.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Stuffins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stuffins works his way back into a safe position though.
Stuffins wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Stuffins from controlling successfully. #SU#
Stuffins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stuffins throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuffins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stuffins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stuffins. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Stuffins moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Stuffins's guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith prevents Stuffins from getting back to his feet.
Stuffins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuffins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The Performance Center inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stuffins looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuffins, not yet.
Stuffins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith postures up in Stuffins's guard and throws a big left but Stuffins blocks it.
Stuffins has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. #T2#
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stuffins looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuffins, not yet.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Stuffins has wrist control.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Stuffins has wrist control.
Stuffins looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuffins, not yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Stuffins keeps moving. #SUB#
Stuffins 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.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stuffins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Stuffins blocks nicely.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Stuffins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Stuffins!#REVR#
Stuffins wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Stuffins won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Stuffins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stuffins has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Stuffins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Stuffins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Smith pushes a forearm under Stuffins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stuffins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Smith!
A pretty intense looking Rodney Smith took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
LAW010: KO
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hiller wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Hiller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hiller lands a right hook to the body.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hiller.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Hiller stands up.
Hiller throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hiller keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T1#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith trying to control but Hiller is working from the bottom.
Smith cracks Hiller with a solid left hand.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiller has wrist control.
Smith works over Hiller with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Hiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith cracks Hiller with a solid left hand.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Hiller blocks nicely. #T2#
Hiller wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Hiller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hiller trying to strike off his back.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Hiller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hiller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Smith tries to hold on but Hiller postures up.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SU2#
Hiller stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Hiller on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Hiller breaks away and moves out of range.
Hiller throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Hiller throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Hiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hiller fails with the takedown.
Rodney Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Hiller.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Smith jumps guard but Hiller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiller lands a body shot. #TD2#
Hiller jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Hiller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Hiller!#REVB#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hiller defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hiller escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Hiller instigates a clinch.
Hiller tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hiller back against the cage. #BC2#
Hiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hiller tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiller swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hiller!
Erik Hiller has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Hiller sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Hiller closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hiller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Hiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Hiller cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hiller's best efforts.#SUB2#
Hiller wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hiller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hiller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hiller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiller tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #T2#
Hiller prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Hiller wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Hiller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hiller prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Hiller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hiller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiller with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith regains half guard.
Hiller controlling the action here.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hiller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hiller's back!#SUB#
Hiller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Hiller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Hiller.
#SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiller defends it easily.
Hiller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hiller won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #T4#
Hiller wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hiller wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Hiller landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Hiller defends it easily.
Hiller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Hiller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hiller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hiller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hiller is avoiding damage well.
Hiller is looking to reverse the position.
Smith working the ground and pound but Hiller is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Smith swings around for an armbar but Hiller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Hiller won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #SUB#
Smith pushes a forearm under Hiller's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hiller is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 48: James vs Moura
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Bundles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bundles slips the punch.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Bundles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith walks into a jab.
Bundles lands a jab.
Bundles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bundles has time to react.
Bundles misses with a looping left.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Bundles.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Bundles checks a low kick from Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bundles! But no joy.
Smith throws a combination that misses
enabling Bundles to counter with a crisp jab.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Bundles defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Bundles punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bundles.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bundles as he avoids it easily.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bundles finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Good shot there by Bundles.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundles misses the target.
Bundles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bundles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips under a jab from Bundles.
The fighters circle, before Bundles throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bundles lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ray Bundles!
A very excited looking Ray Bundles made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Aspire 44: Gerrald vs Brophy
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Rawlings holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rawlings dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rawlings defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawlings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rawlings misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawlings's head.
Nice sprawl there from Rawlings as Smith shoots in.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rawlings fails with the takedown.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Rawlings is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rawlings.
#TD2#
Rawlings darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Performance Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rawlings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawlings pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rawlings connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Rawlings wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rawlings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Rawlings takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Smith is looking to escape.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Rawlings is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Rawlings sits in half guard. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Rawlings is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Rawlings connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rawlings looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rawlings with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith wants to control but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to control but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings with a couple of short strikes.
Smith can't escape the position.
Rawlings wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith wants to control but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rawlings wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Smith has one foot on Rawlings's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings 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#
A low kick from Smith misses #TD2#
and Rawlings counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rawlings is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith keeping full guard, as Rawlings tries to pass.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawlings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rawlings distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rawlings throws a big right hand that misses.
Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Rawlings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Rawlings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rawlings keeps moving.
Rawlings wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Rawlings is working from the bottom.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rawlings is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith pulls Rawlings in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rawlings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rawlings defends it easily.#T2#
Rawlings distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawlings is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rawlings chips away with some ground and pound.
Rawlings is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rawlings postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rawlings stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawlings is aware though and is defending well.
Rawlings chips away with some ground and pound.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
Rawlings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Rawlings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
Smith controls Rawlings momentarily but Rawlings frees himself.
Rawlings with a nice head shot there.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.#T4##SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rawlings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rawlings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawlings is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rawlings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rawlings forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith misses with a looping right.
A big right from Rawlings misses.
Rawlings cracks Smith with a good jab.
Rawlings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Rawlings shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawlings defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Rawlings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith holds on to Rawlings's head and controls the position momentarily.
A lull in the action here.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Rawlings is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rawlings passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Rawlings cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Rawlings dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rawlings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rawlings dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Rawlings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Rawlings drops a big elbow. That's hurt Smith! More shots from Rawlings and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 36
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chernokov throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Chernokov moves out of range easily.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Smith has Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov wants a takedown.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Chernokov has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chernokov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Chernokov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to bench press Chernokov off him but Chernokov keeps the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Chernokov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith tries to bench press Chernokov off him but Chernokov keeps the position.
Chernokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Chernokov working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith is trying to control Chernokov's posture but Chernokov avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Chernokov tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Chernokov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith wants to control but Chernokov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Chernokov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Chernokov trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chernokov connects with a decent elbow.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chernokov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith trying to control but Chernokov postures up.
Chernokov winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Chernokov wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernokov is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chernokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernokov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Smith quite badly. Smith pulls Chernokov in close trying to recover. Chernokov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Smith on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Smith doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Chernokov 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:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Nassar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Nassar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nassar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Nassar throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Nassar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith moves out of range as Nassar strikes.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Smith misses.
Nassar throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Nassar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Nassar.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nassar.
Nassar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nassar.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nassar lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Nassar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nassar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nassar.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Nassar blocking some punches.
Nassar misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nassar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Nassar.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nassars head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nassar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nassar has Smith pressed against the cage.
Nassar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassar tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nassar.
Nassar working aggressively here.
Nassar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nassar lands a right hand.
Smith blocking some punches.
#T3#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nassar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nassar backwards.
Smith is working Nassar over against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nassar lands with a right to the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nassar misses with some punches.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nassar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nassar.
#BC2#
Nassar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nassar defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nassar! But no joy.#T4#
Nassar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nassar there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nassar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nassar connects with a single shot there.
Nassar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nassar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nassar to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nassar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
George Nassar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nassar avoids the head kick by Smith.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nassar drops Smith with a huge uppercut! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nassar is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Nassar!
George Nassar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 26
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Midget takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Midget up against the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Midget is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Midget blocks an uppercut.
Midget is looking to take this one to the mat.
Midget wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith pushes Midget back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Midget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Midget.
Midget blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Midget controls his hands.
#T2#
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Smith has picked Midget up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Midget is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Midget has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Midget is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Midget is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to control but Midget is keeping him busy.
Midget 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Midget taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Midget tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Midget wants to control but Smith postures up.#T4#
Midget gets back to half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Midget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Midget trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Midget's face.
Smith working Midget over with strikes here.
Midget can't escape the position.
Midget is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Midget is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Midget working to try and regain half guard.
Midget is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Midget.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith throws a head kick that Midget semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Midget has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to slow Midget down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Midget off the cage and back into range.#T1##CL2#
Smith has Midget up against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Midget backwards.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Smith decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Midget drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Midget jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Midget defends well.
Midget throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Midget wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Midget wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Midget tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Midget can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Midget landing with the ground and pound.
Midget postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Midget loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Midget doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Midget manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Midget. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Midget defends easily.
Midget forces his way into half guard.
Midget not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Midget looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Midget is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Midget.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Midget not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Midget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Midget wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Midget trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midget trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away. #SUB#
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith controlling the position for now.#T1#
Midget is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith trying to hold on to Midget's head to control him but Midget postures up.
Midget is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith gets full guard.#SUB#
Midget is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith stands up over Midget, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Midget throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Midget keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Midget looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#SUB#
Midget working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Midget manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Midget has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Midget is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Midget to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Just Bleed 23
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
McCarthy pulls Smith into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on McCarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCarthy works his way back into a safe position though.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCarthy defends it easily.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3#
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCarthy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.
Smith is controlling McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle here but McCarthy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy controlling the action here.#SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCarthy has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and McCarthy manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as McCarthy dominates the positioning.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith gets back to half guard.
McCarthy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
McCarthy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Smith.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCarthy's best efforts.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
McCarthy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCarthy not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
McCarthy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Smith wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy throws a big counter head kick but Smith avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Smith.
It seemed like McCarthy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCarthy.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan McCarthy has been cut.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCarthy is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan McCarthy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarthy circles away.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#
McCarthy is rocked!
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCarthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith cracks McCarthy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McCarthy falls backwards against the cage. Smith follows up with more strikes that drop McCarthy to his knees. Smith keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McCarthy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Smith!
A determined Rodney Smith didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Ryan McCarthy spoke after the fight, saying 'Fluke'.
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Event:
Just Bleed 15 - Bolek VS Smith
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bolek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolek wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Bolek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Bolek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolek defends it well.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolek momentarily.
Smith moves out of range as Bolek strikes.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Bolek.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolek avoids it really well and circles away.
Billy Bolek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolek throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Bolek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Bolek misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith with a jab.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith cracks Bolek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billy Bolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bolek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolek cracks Smith's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Smith slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Bolek can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Bolek!
Billy Bolek retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Billy Bolek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Larratt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larratt working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Larratt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Larratt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put Larratt to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Smith!
A pretty intense looking Rodney Smith took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Ascension 1026
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Wills ducks down to avoid it.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to clinch but Wills is having none of it.
Wills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Wills throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Wills with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wills catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wills lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wills looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Wills is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wills displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Wills drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Wills scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wills has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wills there as he acknowledges the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wills has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wills on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wills misses with a looping left.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a hook but Wills blocks it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Wills fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Wills is out of range.
Wills attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wills throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Wilson Wills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wills. That's going to slow Smith down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a looping left.#T2#
Wills lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Wills should have avoided that one.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Wills misses the target.
Wills throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Wills tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wills swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith throws a hook but Wills avoids it easily.
Wills looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wills to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills.
Wills lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Wills counters with a stiff right hand.
Wills connects with an inside leg kick.#T3##TD#
Smith shoots in and bounces Wills off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.#SUB#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wills is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wills has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wills is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Wills has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wills pulls his head out easily.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wills content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wills passes into side control.
#T4#
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Wills keeps moving and retains side control.
Wills trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wills is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith misses with a hook.
Wills gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Wills.
Wills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Wills cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Wills moved out of range.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Wills, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Wills.
A swing and a miss from Wills.
As Wills looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Wills just gets out of the way.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wills.
Wills throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wills.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wills. #T1#
Smith avoids the body shot from Wills.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wills.
Smith throws a jab when Wills was well out of range.
Wills throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Wills lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Wills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wills misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Wills counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wills.
Smith misses with a hook.
Wills lands the left hand.
Wills throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wills scores with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wills does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wills. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills.
Nice body kick from Wills.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wills only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilson Wills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wills scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wills has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith misses with a hook. Wills ducked under it nicely.
Wills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wills throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
Wills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. #T3#
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wills.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Wills misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Wills slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Wills chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Wills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Wills. That snapped Smith's head back.
Nice defenses there by Wills.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
Wills smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills lands a right hook to the body.
Wills lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.#T4#
Wills scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wills on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Smith misses.
Wills throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wills is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wills sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Wills lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Wills connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Wills lands.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
A big left from Wills misses.
Nice jab there from Wills.
The crowd cheers as Wills lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith misses the jab.
Wills fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Wills punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Wills moved out of range nicely.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Wills cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Wills misses with a straight left.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Smith misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wills.
Wills lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Wills throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses the jab.
Wills lands the left hand.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills.
Wilson Wills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wills drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Wills jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Wills!
Wilson Wills decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
King Jr lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a right and a left that King Jr avoids nicely.
King Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
A countering left hand to the body from King Jr misses.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
King Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from King Jr.
King Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from King Jr misses.
King Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fails with the takedown
and King Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
King Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. King Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
King Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but King Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and King Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King Jr swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook but King Jr blocks it.
Smith throws a right hand that King Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that King Jr also avoids with ease.
King Jr takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
King Jr lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King Jr swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
King Jr connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with the combination.
King Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. King Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
King Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King Jr slips under a jab from Smith.
King Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
A cross from Smith lands.
King Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but King Jr seems unphased.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but King Jr is out of range. #T3#
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King Jr.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
King Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith'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.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by King Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
King Jr can't break the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.#T4##BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from King Jr misses.
King Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a head kick but King Jr moves out of range.
King Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that King Jr avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a shot to the body.
King Jr blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and King Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith dips to his left and cracks King Jr with an uppercut!#CL#
King Jr tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King Jr backwards.
A short right from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but King Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
King Jr tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. #T1#
Smith lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Nice defenses there by King Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Rodney Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King Jr's head.
Smith throws a right hand that King Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that King Jr also avoids with ease.#T2#
King Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and King Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith looks to throw the jab but King Jr is out of range.
A nice side step and King Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin Luther King Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
King Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith missing with a left hand there. King Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King Jr moves away.
King Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from King Jr. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
King Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
King Jr swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
King Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
King Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from King Jr. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
King Jr takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
King Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
King Jr misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
#T4#
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but King Jr seems unphased.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
King Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King Jr moves away from the strike by Smith.
A left lands for Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King Jr throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
King Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into King Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stops King Jr from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Smith dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by King Jr.
King Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a head kick but King Jr moves out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
King Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King Jr staying out of range there.
A big right from Smith misses.
King Jr blocks a jab.
King Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
#T1#
A jab lands there for Smith.
King Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and King Jr moves out of range easily.
King Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
King Jr slips under a jab.
King Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith avoids the body shot from King Jr.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body punch but King Jr moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by King Jr.
King Jr stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King Jr avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a hook but King Jr avoids it easily.
King Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
King Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to land a body kick but King Jr moved away.
Smith avoids the body shot from King Jr.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
King Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - King Jr circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from King Jr misses.
Smith avoids the body shot from King Jr.
King Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from King Jr.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but King Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. King Jr should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a body punch but King Jr moves out of range.
King Jr lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a head kick but King Jr moves out of range.
King Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by King Jr.
King Jr ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King Jr.
King Jr staying out of range there.
King Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodney Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from King Jr. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and King Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from King Jr.
King Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and King Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King Jr scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from King Jr. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
King Jr throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a head kick.
King Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin Luther King Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Jr avoids the body shot from Smith.
King Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Martin Luther King Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream today! '.
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Event:
Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jung scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.#SUB2#
Smith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jung throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smith's body to avoid the submission. Smith has instead reached around Jung's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
A relieved looking Rodney Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 25
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hennessy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hennessy wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith cracks Hennessy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hennessy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hennessy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Hennessy's shoulder, as Hennessy tries to avoid the shot.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Hennessy to the canvas! Smith follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jack Hennessy had this to say: 'My opponent tonight was great. This guy is a champion. I am humbled by this defeat and will be ready to kick ass next time. Thank you all.'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith with a jab.#CL2#
Masvidal darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Masvidal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masvidal has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Masvidal uses from the top position.
Masvidal tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith is looking to cinch up a triangle. Masvidal throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Smith's body to avoid the submission. Smith has instead reached around Masvidal's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Smith arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #8
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ank walks into a jab.
Ank stuffs the takedown.
Smith works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Ank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodney Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Ank tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith wants to clinch up but Ank keeps it at a distance.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ank on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Ank's head back.
Smith lands the left hand.
Ank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ank takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Ank is rocked!
Ank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ank is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith cracks Ank with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ank falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Rodney Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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